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Sr Embedded SDE III, Hardware Engineering Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Austin, TX · 2 mo ago
ConsultingFull-time

About the role

Join the team that builds the backbone of Generative AI cloud at AWS, shaping the future of cloud infrastructure for AI training and inference. You will contribute to industry-leading work delivering continuous price-performance improvements for multi-billion-variable LLMs and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. As part of AWS Infrastructure Services, you will design, deliver, and operate global AWS cloud offerings that enable scalability and performance in AI/ML and HPC.

The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs critical to AWS’s success, known for frugality and operational excellence. The AWS Firmware team drives system innovation for servers used across AWS services like EC2, S3, and CloudFront, solving complex problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and cloud.

As an Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will build and own server-related firmware, working with a team of world-class developers to create scalable solutions for real-world data center infrastructure challenges. Your work will span embedded software to large-scale distributed systems, using proprietary and open-source technologies.

Why this role matters

Public cloud IT services dominate the growth of the overall IT market, and AWS’s scale provides a unique opportunity to customize components that directly benefit customers. Your contributions will have a measurable impact on AWS’s bottom line and improve the experience for millions of users.

Why you’ll love it

  • Work with engineers across Amazon to build next-generation platforms.
  • Directly influence product improvements and see the results of your work.
  • Join a fast-paced, inclusive, and empowering team with ownership over your projects.
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers.
  • Help deliver the highest standards for safety, security, and cost efficiency while working on cutting-edge challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own server Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) software.
  • Design and implement embedded system firmware for AWS servers.
  • Write and maintain scripting languages for automation and tooling.
  • Support data center operations with firmware solutions.
  • Develop Linux drivers for custom hardware.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, validate, and support firmware across diverse technology domains.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of non-internship professional software development experience.
  • 5+ years of experience leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability, and scaling) of new and existing systems.
  • 5+ years of programming experience with at least one software programming language.
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead, or leading an engineering team.
  • 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience.

Skills

  • Full software development life cycle experience, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
  • Knowledge of server hardware and components.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing concepts.
  • Experience with BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) development.
  • Experience with systems management protocols or standards such as I2C, MCTP, PLDM, Redfish, USB, SPDM, or PCIe.
  • Experience with accelerated server design involving GPUs.

Pay

Base salary range: $193,300 - $261,500 USD annually (Cupertino, CA). Your total compensation package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D, with options for supplemental life plans).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
  • Medical Advice Line and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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