Storage Hardware Development Engineer Nitro SSD
Storage Hardware Development Engineer Nitro SSD
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers storage networking power and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The ideal candidate for this role will be an innovative selfstarter. You will be an SSD NAND expert with experience in component characterization media management system (hardware and software) integration to optimize reliability and performance for a variety of use cases. You will work with engineers across the company as well as external companies and lead NAND development efforts on custom solidstate devices. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology come help us make history!
What you will do: You will be a member of a team designing AWSspecific hardware firmware and software for nonvolatile memory devices focusing on NAND integration. You will be a part of the cross functional effort from conception through prototyping validation and into production. You will lead HW development at both component and system level. You will work closely with AWS software engineers to tailor devices for the AWS environment.
Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used creates a unique opportunity for component customizations that will directly benefit our customers.
Why you will love it: You will work with engineers across the company to build nextgeneration devices. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will be part of a growing fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work. You will see direct product improvements based on the results of your work.
Key job responsibilities
As a senior hardware Engineering lead you will define NAND specifications and roadmap to support the growth of Nitro SSDs ensuring continuous advancements in performance and reliability. You will lead the integration of NAND technology with Nitro SSDs across multiple platforms driving innovation to enhance quality and reduce lead time through improved validation approaches. Your role will involve developing strategies to improve SSD performance reliability and cost efficiency while understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that elevate customer satisfaction. You will oversee the health performance and reliability of a global fleet comprising millions of SSDs using datadriven insights to maintain optimal operation and address challenges proactively. Additionally you will ensure high manufacturing yields and effective screening processes to maintain quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with crossfunctional external partners to deliver advanced storage solutions at a global scale empowering AWS services to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving cloud ecosystem.
A day in the life
You will lead the end to end integration of advanced NAND technology into Nitro SSDs across diverse platforms. You will define NAND requirements specifications choose manufacturing approach define and optimize integration validation process methodology and drive innovation to enhance cost efficiency reliability and performance at both component and system level working at the forefront of cloud storage technology. You will oversee a global fleet of millions of SSDs directly supporting customers worldwide through Amazon Data service and be responsible for fleet monitoring large scale data analysis and defining metrics and drive strategies to enhance AWS service performance and availability.
About the team
Join our team to develop advanced storage products for Amazon Web Services driving innovation from prototype to production. Youll witness the realworld impact of your work on millions of customers and gain expertise in modern cloud infrastructure scalable platforms and global service delivery.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5 years of handson NAND characterization and development experience with SSD or other storage systems
7 years of handson NAND characterization and development experience with SSD or other storage systems
Deep expertise with stateoftheart of 3D NAND flash memory with clear understanding of NAND device physics and failure mechanisms as well as hands on experience with failure analysis and debug
Deep understanding of NAND media management policies and validation approach SSD concepts such as wearleveling garbage collection errorcorrection
Experience with SSD back end firmware SSD controller and NAND integration
Experience in large scale data center operation excellence
Experience in data processing and analysis using Python/R or other scripting languages
Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The ideal candidate for this role will be an innovative selfstarter. You will be an SSD NAND expert with experience in component characterization media management system (hardware and software) integration to optimize reliability and performance for a variety of use cases. You will work with engineers across the company as well as external companies and lead NAND development efforts on custom solidstate devices. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology come help us make history!
What you will do: You will be a member of a team designing AWSspecific hardware firmware and software for nonvolatile memory devices focusing on NAND integration. You will be a part of the cross functional effort from conception through prototyping validation and into production. You will lead HW development at both component and system level. You will work closely with AWS software engineers to tailor devices for the AWS environment.
Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used creates a unique opportunity for component customizations that will directly benefit our customers.
Why you will love it: You will work with engineers across the company to build nextgeneration devices. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will be part of a growing fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work. You will see direct product improvements based on the results of your work.
Key job responsibilities
As a senior hardware Engineering lead you will define NAND specifications and roadmap to support the growth of Nitro SSDs ensuring continuous advancements in performance and reliability. You will lead the integration of NAND technology with Nitro SSDs across multiple platforms driving innovation to enhance quality and reduce lead time through improved validation approaches. Your role will involve developing strategies to improve SSD performance reliability and cost efficiency while understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that elevate customer satisfaction. You will oversee the health performance and reliability of a global fleet comprising millions of SSDs using datadriven insights to maintain optimal operation and address challenges proactively. Additionally you will ensure high manufacturing yields and effective screening processes to maintain quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with crossfunctional external partners to deliver advanced storage solutions at a global scale empowering AWS services to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving cloud ecosystem.
A day in the life
You will lead the end to end integration of advanced NAND technology into Nitro SSDs across diverse platforms. You will define NAND requirements specifications choose manufacturing approach define and optimize integration validation process methodology and drive innovation to enhance cost efficiency reliability and performance at both component and system level working at the forefront of cloud storage technology. You will oversee a global fleet of millions of SSDs directly supporting customers worldwide through Amazon Data service and be responsible for fleet monitoring large scale data analysis and defining metrics and drive strategies to enhance AWS service performance and availability.
About the team
Join our team to develop advanced storage products for Amazon Web Services driving innovation from prototype to production. Youll witness the realworld impact of your work on millions of customers and gain expertise in modern cloud infrastructure scalable platforms and global service delivery.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5 years of handson NAND characterization and development experience with SSD or other storage systems
7 years of handson NAND characterization and development experience with SSD or other storage systems
Deep expertise with stateoftheart of 3D NAND flash memory with clear understanding of NAND device physics and failure mechanisms as well as hands on experience with failure analysis and debug
Deep understanding of NAND media management policies and validation approach SSD concepts such as wearleveling garbage collection errorcorrection
Experience with SSD back end firmware SSD controller and NAND integration
Experience in large scale data center operation excellence
Experience in data processing and analysis using Python/R or other scripting languages
Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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