Embedded Software Development Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering

The AWS Hardware Engineering team is driving rapid innovation in the server and storage infrastructure used by Amazon Web Services. Our designs are fundamentally changing the data center providing operational and financial benefits that are critical to the success of the AWS business and its millions of customers. Our Software Engineers solve challenging technology problems and take big bets on new concepts enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.
The ideal candidate for this role is an innovative selfstarter. You are a software expert with deep knowledge in embedded systems fundamentals. You use comprehensive system knowledge to find the best solutions to multifactor problems. You enjoy working with engineers across the company as well as external companies on green field development efforts. You are comfortable collaborating with hardware and software development engineers to define system architecture.
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 and software. You will be a part of the development effort from conception through production. You will explore emerging technologies and their impact on AWS. You will work closely with the AWS engineering teams 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 software and hardware is used creates a unique opportunity for component customization that will directly benefit our customers.
Why you will love it
You will work with engineers across the company to build software for the nextgeneration platform. 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
Embedded system experience.
Linux driver development.
Scripting language development.
Data Center Operation Support.
Server Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software.



A day in the life
Develop software for AWS fleet. Support operation of AWS fleet.

About the team
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3 years of noninternship professional software development experience
2 years of noninternship design or architecture (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language

4 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
Understanding of server platform design and architecture
Understanding of server manageability (BMC IPMI) or server BIOS subsystem
Experience with development for Linux platforms
Experience with software development for embedded platforms
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate
Meets/exceeds Amazons leadership principles requirements for this role
Meets/exceeds Amazons functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
Experience with programmable hardware (FPGA / CPLD)

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.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223600/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.