Job Description

Job Description

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

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 help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Server Hardware Engineer (aka Lead Power Design Engineer). Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering team creates compute, storage, accelerator, and enterprise servers for Amazon’s innovative web services. We are seeking experienced hardware design engineers to architect and design power sub-systems for next-generation servers and AWS specific hardware components. Our designs are industry-leading in performance, frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our Hardware Engineers solve challenging technology problems, and build architecturally sound, high-quality servers and components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies. Our success depends on our highly respected server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.

What you will do: As a member of the Edge & Specialized Hardware team, you’ll be responsible for architecture and design of power supplies, voltage regulation modules, power distribution, and monitoring. You will interact with engineers across the company and work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including design, development, validation, and the deployment of servers at scale.

You will solve design challenges across many disciplines including server/board design, thermal-mechanical design, server firmware/software, integration into our software service control plane, manufacturing, and operations. You will deliver functional block diagram, schematics, specifications, analysis, test plans, and monitoring plans used to build our servers and components. You will work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners to ensure our designs are of the highest quality. You will collaborate with cross-organizational teams to improve key factors such as quality, reliability, performance, and serviceability. You will be an end-to-end owner from concept, design, launch, and operation in our fleet. You will be hands on and comfortable with the entire technology stack from the service software all the way down to the silicon. You will use high judgement to solve problems individually or guide others when help is needed.

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

Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS, combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used, creates a unique opportunity for hardware customizations that will directly benefit AWS customers.

Why you will love it: You will work directly with engineers across the company to build next-generation hardware. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our customers. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work.

Key job responsibilities
As Senior Hardware Engineer you will be responsible for the architecture, design, deployment, of the Power Sub-system of next generation servers and systems including AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC Voltage regulation, and distribution.
You will collaborate with internal development teams and external suppliers to deliver the latest power technologies for integration with our new servers with industry leading performance and quality.
You will lead the integration and delivery of power subsystem for servers, support the development of automated monitoring, and failure analysis services to operate, debug, and scale our servers.
You will work closely with other AWS software/firmware teams to monitor power subsystems in the fleet and design mechanisms to predict potential failures

About the team
The team is comprised of Hardware Design Engineers, System Design Engineers, Software Development Engineers and Technical Program Managers, all with the common goal of delivering the best specialized server fleet possible to our customers.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s 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, it’s 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.

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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 7+ years of experience in designing power sub-systems for high availability (five-9s) computer/storage/accelerator servers or other complex products
- 7+ years' experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Experience in designing different power electronics circuit topologies, power sequencing techniques, and redundancy / failover mechanisms
- Familiarity with server power architectures including VRMs, POLs, and redundant PSU systems
- Working knowledge of key components: FETs, controllers, magnetics, and thermal management
- Experience in using tools like SPICE, SIMPLIS, or other power simulation software
- Experience with lab equipment for validation: oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads
- Ability to apply critical thinking in complex situations; experience working in cross functional groups including mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, test, reliability, and failure analysis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 7+ years’ experience leading ODMs and other suppliers in the product development and manufacturing processes
- Experience with power, performance and cost optimization
- Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., Intel VR13/VR14 specs, Open Compute, 80 PLUS certification)
- Familiarity with server thermal and airflow constraints in datacenter environments
- Experience with power telemetry, PMBus, and digital power controllers
- Experience designing or testing products for safety, compliance, and regulatory standards from across the globe

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: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/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 -benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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