Software Development Engineer, Nitro SSD; AWS

AWS Hardware Engineering Services 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. You will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

• Design AWS‑specific hardware, firmware and software for non‑volatile memory devices, including NAND‑based SSDs.
• Contribute to firmware development from conception, through validation and into production.
• Support device characterization and benchmarking efforts.
• Work closely with AWS software engineers to tailor devices for the AWS environment.

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 component customizations that will directly benefit our customers.

You will work with engineers across the company to build next‑generation devices. 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.

Cupertino

AWS Hardware Engineering Services 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.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 3+ years of non‑internship professional software development experience
• 3+ years of non‑internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
• 3+ years of computer science fundamentals (object‑oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience
• Experience with full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience in embedded development in C/C++, or experience programming with at least one software programming language

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Deep understanding of SSD hardware architecture and SSD concepts such as wear‑leveling, garbage collection, etc.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience developing firmware for SSD and other related storage devices.
• High‑level understanding of storage technologies and associated block interface protocols.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Salary ranges for this position:

• USA, CA, Cupertino – $ – $ USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle – $ – $ USD annually

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.

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