Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Embedded Software Dev Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Embedded Software Dev Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering
Join AWS Hardware Engineering to design the servers powering the world’s leading cloud platform and AI/ML infrastructure. We are seeking an exceptional Embedded Software Engineer for our BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) team to accelerate critical firmware migration initiatives across our massive server fleet while delivering security and operationally critical features that directly impact AWS infrastructure reliability. Your work powers the backbone of AWS compute infrastructure, including the servers that enable AI/ML workloads for customers worldwide.
The ideal candidate is an innovative self‑starter with deep expertise in firmware and embedded systems. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of our server firmware stack and analyze it in both current and future contexts. Using your systems knowledge, you will architect solutions to complex multi‑factor problems, including firmware deployment strategies that minimize customer impact and optimize operational efficiency across millions of servers supporting diverse workloads from traditional compute to advanced machine learning applications.
You will collaborate with engineers across AWS and external partners, leading development efforts that span architecture, hardware validation, and software services teams. Your work will directly contribute to critical initiatives that enhance our infrastructure security, reliability, and operational excellence—ensuring the foundation for tomorrow’s AI/ML innovations remains robust and scalable.
Key job responsibilities
Design and develop firmware solutions for AWS servers, contributing to server designs that power millions of customer workloads.
Lead the complete development lifecycle from initial conception through production deployment, ensuring robust and scalable firmware implementations across our massive server fleet.
Architect and implement firmware deployment strategies that minimize customer impact while maintaining the highest standards of security and operational excellence.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including hardware engineers, validation teams, and software services to optimize functionality and performance.
Explore and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on AWS infrastructure, making recommendations for adoption and integration into our firmware stack.
Drive technical solutions for problems, balancing security requirements, operational efficiency, and system reliability.
Tailor firmware solutions specifically for the AWS environment, ensuring seamless integration with our unique infrastructure requirements and operational workflows.
Mentor team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture of new and existing systems.
Experience in embedded development in C/C++.
Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of experience across the full software development life cycle.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
Knowledge of ARM CPUs.
Experience writing low‑level drivers.
Knowledge in at least one of the communication protocols I2C, SPI, USB, or UART.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600 per 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 other benefits.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Job ID: A3129954. Company – Amazon Data Services, Inc.
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The ideal candidate is an innovative self‑starter with deep expertise in firmware and embedded systems. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of our server firmware stack and analyze it in both current and future contexts. Using your systems knowledge, you will architect solutions to complex multi‑factor problems, including firmware deployment strategies that minimize customer impact and optimize operational efficiency across millions of servers supporting diverse workloads from traditional compute to advanced machine learning applications.
You will collaborate with engineers across AWS and external partners, leading development efforts that span architecture, hardware validation, and software services teams. Your work will directly contribute to critical initiatives that enhance our infrastructure security, reliability, and operational excellence—ensuring the foundation for tomorrow’s AI/ML innovations remains robust and scalable.
Key job responsibilities
Design and develop firmware solutions for AWS servers, contributing to server designs that power millions of customer workloads.
Lead the complete development lifecycle from initial conception through production deployment, ensuring robust and scalable firmware implementations across our massive server fleet.
Architect and implement firmware deployment strategies that minimize customer impact while maintaining the highest standards of security and operational excellence.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams including hardware engineers, validation teams, and software services to optimize functionality and performance.
Explore and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on AWS infrastructure, making recommendations for adoption and integration into our firmware stack.
Drive technical solutions for problems, balancing security requirements, operational efficiency, and system reliability.
Tailor firmware solutions specifically for the AWS environment, ensuring seamless integration with our unique infrastructure requirements and operational workflows.
Mentor team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and best practices.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience.
2+ years of non‑internship design or architecture of new and existing systems.
Experience in embedded development in C/C++.
Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of experience across the full software development life cycle.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
Knowledge of ARM CPUs.
Experience writing low‑level drivers.
Knowledge in at least one of the communication protocols I2C, SPI, USB, or UART.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600 per 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 other benefits.
This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. Job ID: A3129954. Company – Amazon Data Services, Inc.
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