Senior Software Development Engineer - BIOS, AWS Hardware Engineering, Firmware Development

Senior Software Development Engineer - BIOS, AWS Hardware Engineering, Firmware Development

Job ID: | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running and support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure continual access to the innovations customers rely on. We work on challenging problems with many variables affecting the supply chain, and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to uphold the highest standards for safety and security while providing substantial capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon’s web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational excellence and are critical to the AWS business and to millions of customers who use AWS today. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and build architecturally sound, high-quality components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies.

The ideal candidate is an innovative self-starter. You will be a software expert with deep knowledge in server firmware, gain a strong understanding of our server firmware stack, and analyze it in its current and future context. You will use comprehensive knowledge of the system to find the best solutions to multi-factor problems. You will work with engineers across the company as well as external partners and lead development efforts. You will collaborate with internal and external development engineers (architecture, hardware, validation, software services) and help shape the future of cloud computing technology.

What you will do

• You will be a member of a team designing AWS-specific hardware and software.
• You will be part of the development effort from conception through production.
• You will explore emerging technologies and their impact on AWS.
• You will work closely with AWS engineering teams to tailor devices for the AWS environment.

Why it matters

Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the IT services market and will continue to do so for several years. The scale of AWS, combined with an understanding of how our software and hardware are used, creates opportunities for component customizations that directly benefit our customers.

Why you will love it

You will work with engineers across the company to build software for the next-generation 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 with ownership for the implementation of your work and visible product improvements based on your results.

About AWS infrastructure and culture: AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running, support all data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment, and aim to provide high capacity at low cost. You’ll join a diverse team and collaborate across AWS to uphold safety, security, and efficiency, with an inclusive culture that empowers you to own initiatives to completion.

About the team

Why AWS: Amazon Web Services is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, powering businesses from startups to Global 500 companies.

Diverse Experiences: We value diverse experiences. If you do not meet all preferred qualifications, we encourage you to apply. If your career path is nontraditional or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance: We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our culture. When we feel supported at work and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture: Our affinity groups foster inclusion and opportunities to learn and grow, including events and learning experiences focused on diversity.

Mentorship and Career Growth: We continually raise our performance bar and offer mentorship and career-advancing resources to help you develop.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

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 safe work practices, adherence to standards, effective communication, and compliance with laws and company policies. Criminal history may impact eligibility for the role. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records under applicable law. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across US markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $151,300/year to $261,500/year, depending on location and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company, with potential equity, sign-on, and other benefits as part of the compensation package. For more information, visit

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