Software Development Manager - Embedded, AWS Hardware Engineering

Overview

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the cloud. We work on 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 AWS teams to deliver high standards for safety and security while providing scalable capacity at low cost for customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

• Lead a talented group of firmware engineers as the Firmware Team Manager, fostering professional growth and a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Define and present the annual roadmap for delivering high-quality firmware solutions aligned with AWS strategic goals.
• Collaborate with AWS hardware and software teams to integrate firmware into the broader AWS Data Center services ecosystem.
• Support the deployment and operation of developed firmware in AWS data centers, ensuring smooth implementation and optimal performance.

The AWS Hardware Engineering team creates server designs for Amazon’s web services. Our designs emphasize frugality and operational excellence and enable AWS to realize critical business strategies. Our engineers solve challenging technology problems and build high-quality components for AWS to deliver reliable services.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, trusted by startups to Global 500 companies to power their businesses.

We value diverse experiences and foster an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.

We strive for flexibility and support at work and ’ll find mentorship and career growth opportunities to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• Knowledge of engineering practices for the full software/hardware/networks development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and live-site operations
• 7+ years of experience working directly within engineering teams
• 3+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability, scaling) of new and existing systems
• Experience partnering with product or program management teams
• Experience managing a team of Software Engineers delivering complex, scalable software systems to customers
• Experience communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to gather requirements and describe software product features, designs, and strategy
• Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and managing teams of Software Engineers
• Experience delivering products in fast-paced, multi-disciplined environments with distributed responsibility
• Experience with the scrum methodology
• Experience with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
• Experience with server hardware systems and Systems Management software/firmware

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as required by applicable law.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for customers. If you need a workplace accommodation during the application or hiring process, please visit the Amazon accommodations page for more information.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation includes sign-on payments and RSUs and is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. For more information, see the Amazon benefits page.

USA, CA, Cupertino -  -  USD annually
USA, TX, Austin -  -  USD annually
USA, WA, SEATTLE -  -  USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle -  -  USD annually