Power Engineer, Rack Power

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global 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 AWS Rack Power team is driving rapid innovation in the power systems 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. We design and build power equipment used by and AWS services such as EC2 EBS S3 Glacier and Outpost. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and take big bets on new concepts enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.



Key job responsibilities
What you will do: As a member of the Rack Power team you will be responsible for the debug and validation of power systems including but not limited to battery management systems Power supplies AC/DC DC/AC converters Automatic transfer switches and BMC controllers. You will own the products end to end development cycle. You will work side by side with hardware firmware and software development teams on troubleshooting of challenging technical issues. You will design automation via test scripts and applications write test reports perform board level testing and functional verification of power sub-systems.

As a Hardware Development Engineer you will support hardware/software integration testing firmware regression and will propose design improvements to products based on findings from test results on a continuous improvement and technically challenging environment. You will be a hardware design subject matter expert on new product development efforts and will help define the architecture of future AWS technologies to deliver a world-class customer experience.

This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and you will work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You will have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and you will be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. We are changing an industry and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Why it matters: Amazon has thousands of unique services both big and small that power the Retail website () Amazon Web Services Echo Kindle Amazon Instant Video and more. These services run on hardware around the world. We continually need to deploy newer innovative and more efficient and cost effective hardware and software solutions. Your work will drive efficiency contributing to Amazons Climate Pledge. Your work will drive significant cost savings while improving the performance and reliability of our websites and services. Your work will ensure the highest reliability of power equipment.

Why you will love it: You will have exposure to teams and leaders across the entire company. You will be a part of a leading edge product development team. You will see many aspects of the Amazon business. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to improve things for our developers. You will be part of a growing fast paced and fun team. You will have ownership and responsibility for defining and executing processes that deliver both savings and productivity for Amazon.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.


- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or experience low power design techniques
- Experience with lab-based user testing remote testing iterative prototype testing survey design and usage of multiple methods within a study
- Experience with large-scale power systems

- Basic understanding of different power electronics circuit topologies
- Product validation and issue root cause experience including gathering requirements and developing specifications Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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 $125700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $219900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.