Embedded Software Development Engineer II, AWS Hardware Engineering Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation

of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the

cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,

networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have

continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging

problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re

looking for talented people who want to help.

The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon’s innovative

web services. Our designs are industry-leading in frugality and operational

excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and 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 AWS Firmware team drives system innovation in the servers used by all of

Amazon Web Services, including EC2, S3, CloudFront, etc. Our engineers solve the

hardest problems that fuse software, hardware, and the cloud. We take big bets

on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the

industry.

We are looking for an Embedded Software Development engineer to build and own

the server related firmware. As an embedded software development engineer in

this team, you will work with a team of world-class software developers who

thrive on creating innovative, scalable solutions for real-world data center

infrastructure problems. You will be part of development efforts to build,

validate, and support firmware in diverse technology domains from embedded

software to large-scale distributed software systems, using proprietary and open

source technologies.

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 software and hardware is used,

creates a unique opportunity for component customizations that will 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. You will have ownership for the

implementation of your work. You will see direct product improvements based on

the results of your work.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation

of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the

cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,

networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have

continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging

problems, with thousands of variables impacting 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 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.

Key job responsibilities

Server Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Software.

Scripting language development.

Data Center Operation Support.

Linux driver development.

A day in the life

As an experience Senior Software Development engineer, you will build and own

the server related firmware. As a Senior Engineer in this team, you will work

with a team of world-class software developers who thrive on creating

innovative, scalable solutions for real-world data center infrastructure

problems. You will be part of development efforts to build, validate, and

support firmware in diverse technology domains from embedded software to

large-scale distributed software systems, using proprietary and open source

technologies.

About the team

*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.

*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.

*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.

*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 (diversity) conferences,

inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

*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. Basic

Qualifications

• - 3+ years of non-internship professional
• software development experience
• - 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns,
• reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• - Experience in embedded development in C/C++
• - Knowledge of system performance, memory management, and parallel computing
• principles
• - Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• - 3+ years of full
• software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews,
• source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• - Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related
• field
• - 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• 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.
• 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
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• The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package
• will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final
• compensation will be determined based on factors including experience,
• qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits
• including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &
• AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health
• Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy
• Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
• Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
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• USA, CA, Cupertino - 165,200.00 - 223,600.00 USD annually
• USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually