Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, Cloud AI/ML/storage server teams
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Denver, CO
- On site
- Full-time
- $183,000 / year
- Denver, CO
Job highlights
- Lead server hardware design and development.
- Ensure end-to-end system reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Influence next-generation hardware.
- Impact AWS customer success.
About the role
About AWS Infrastructure Services
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We are the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the equipment that ensures customer access to innovation. We tackle challenging problems with thousands of variables and seek talented individuals to help us. You'll join a diverse team of engineers, specialists, and experts, collaborating across AWS to maintain high standards for safety and security while delivering infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost. We foster an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers their completion.About the Server Hardware Engineering Team
The AWS Hardware Engineering team designs compute and storage servers for Amazon's web services. Our engineers work with leading-edge technologies, solve complex problems, influence industry roadmaps, and develop unique, forward-thinking solutions in an environment that fosters innovation and creativity. We encourage and invest in new ideas that better serve our customers, learning from failures to drive continuous improvement. Our team and customer focus enable us to develop creative designs that set industry standards for performance, quality, cost, and operational excellence.What You Will Do
As a member of the Server Hardware Engineering team, you will lead the design and development of server products, working with a range of design and manufacturing partners. You will collaborate closely with customers to understand their technical needs and business goals, architecting large-scale solutions leveraging your server design experience and cross-team knowledge. You will work with an interdisciplinary team of component, firmware, test, qualification, and integration engineers, and lead design and manufacturing partners to bring these servers to the data center. Post-launch, you will oversee the fleet of servers you develop, monitoring their quality and customer requirement fulfillment. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging role where you'll work with thought leaders, uphold high standards, and continuously seek improvements in product performance, quality, and cost. We are changing an industry and seek individuals ready for this challenge to push beyond current possibilities.Why You Will Love It
You will work directly with a talented team of engineers and product owners across the company to create next-generation hardware. You will have a direct impact on customer success, drive the development of the Cloud, and make a meaningful impact on Amazon's success. You will be part of a growing, fast-paced, and fun team.Key Job Responsibilities
- Lead technical solutions for complex storage and/or accelerator server and rack system architectural challenges.
- Own end-to-end system reliability, proactively identifying and resolving deficiencies before customer impact.
- Design and implement solutions to address system-level issues at large scale.
- Decompose complex server system problems (testability, reliability, diagnostics) into deliverable tasks and features.
- Apply expertise across hardware, software, system design, x86 architecture, processes, and operations.
- Collaborate with hardware, software, manufacturing, supply chain, and product management teams.
- Develop and implement diagnostic tools and monitoring solutions for production systems.
- Debug complex system failures in time-sensitive settings.
About The Team - AWS Culture and Values
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuous innovation. Customers trust AWS for robust products and services. AWS values diverse experiences; we encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet all preferred qualifications. If your career path is non-traditional or includes alternative experiences, don't hesitate to apply. We value work-life harmony, striving for flexibility and supporting employees both at work and home. Our inclusive culture and employee-led affinity groups foster pride in our differences. We continuously raise our performance bar, offering endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop professionally.Basic Qualifications
- Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
- Experience in server technologies such as thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity.
- Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
- 5+ years of experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related fields.
- Experience leading process improvement, systems development, and project management.
- Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal.
- 7+ years of equivalent experience.
- In-depth expertise in one or more server technologies: Thermal/Mechanical design, high-speed bus design and signal integrity, failure analysis, server components (e.g., CPU, GPU, SSDs, memory), BIOS, BMC, and networking.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with technical and product stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize features, and influence product roadmaps.
- Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware.
- 3+ years of new hardware product development experience (e.g., server, storage, networking, or large-scale distributed systems).
- In-depth expertise in one or more server technologies: thermal/mechanical design, high-speed bus design and signal integrity, failure analysis, server components (CPU, GPU, SSDs, memory), BIOS, BMC, and networking.
- Experience developing and executing test procedures for mechanical or electrical systems/components.
- Experience working with ODMs/manufacturers through the product development and manufacturing lifecycle.
- Experience building predictive failure detection or proactive remediation systems at fleet scale.
- Experience with storage/compute/GPU/accelerator platforms, including integration, diagnostics, or performance validation.
- Familiarity with PCIe topology, NVLink, NVMe, and accelerator interconnects.
- Experience with large-scale datacenter or cloud environments.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer
- Server Design
- Hardware Engineering
- System Reliability
- Signal Integrity
- Power Delivery
- Mechanical Design
- Thermal Management
- Data Center Operations
- Cloud Infrastructure
Skills & topics
- Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer
- AWS
- Cloud Computing
- Hardware Engineering
- Server Design
- System Reliability
- Signal Integrity
- Power Delivery
- Mechanical Design
- Thermal Management
- Data Center
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- R&D
- Manufacturing
- Process Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Project Management
- Firmware
- Test Engineering
- Qualification Engineering
- Integration Engineering
- ODMs
- PCIe
- NVLink
- NVMe
- Accelerators
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your server design, hardware engineering, and system reliability experience, aligning keywords with the job description.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your experience leading technical solutions, process improvements, and cross-functional teams.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate the scale and impact of your contributions in previous roles.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss in-depth expertise in server technologies like thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Prepare examples of how you've debugged complex system failures and implemented solutions at scale.
Technical preparation
Review server architectures and components.,Study signal integrity and power delivery concepts.,Practice debugging complex hardware failures.,Familiarize with datacenter and cloud environments.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex system failure you debugged.,How do you collaborate with diverse teams?,Share an example of owning an idea to completion.,How do you handle high-pressure, time-sensitive situations?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills for a Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer at AWS?
- For the Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer role at AWS, key technical skills include in-depth expertise in server technologies such as thermal/mechanical design, high-speed bus design and signal integrity, failure analysis, server components (CPU, GPU, SSDs, memory), BIOS, BMC, and networking. Experience with developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures is also crucial. Familiarity with PCIe topology, NVLink, NVMe, and accelerator interconnects is highly valued, especially for roles involving storage/compute/GPU/accelerator platforms.
- What is the expected experience level for this AWS Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer position?
- This Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer position requires a Bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in design/innovation, R&D, manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering, with at least 7+ years of equivalent experience overall. Additionally, 3+ years of new hardware product development experience (server, storage, networking, or large-scale distributed systems) is preferred.
- How does AWS approach work-life harmony for its engineers?
- AWS values work-life harmony, striving for flexibility as part of its working culture. The company believes that when employees feel supported at work and home, they can achieve great things. This philosophy suggests an environment that aims to balance professional success with personal well-being, encouraging employees to maintain a healthy equilibrium.
- What is the application deadline for the Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer role?
- The application deadline for the Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer position is May 17, 2026. It is advisable to submit your application well before this date to ensure it is considered.
- Does AWS encourage applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths for the Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer role?
- Yes, AWS strongly values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, AWS wants to hear from you for the Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer role.
- What kind of impact can a Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer have at AWS?
- A Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer at AWS can have a direct impact on customer success by creating next-generation hardware. They drive the development of the Cloud and make a meaningful impact on Amazon's overall success through their innovative designs and contributions to large-scale infrastructure.
- How does AWS ensure diversity and inclusion within its engineering teams?
- AWS fosters an inclusive culture where bold ideas are welcomed and employees are empowered. They have employee-led affinity groups that celebrate diversity and empower individuals to be proud of their differences. This commitment to inclusion extends to encouraging applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.