Software Dev Engineer - Solid State Devices, Nitro SSD

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We're the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to innovation.

As a Software Dev Engineer for Solid State Devices, Nitro SSD, you'll join a diverse team working on the most challenging problems in cloud infrastructure. You'll be an SSD firmware expert, focusing on backend NAND firmware and integration with controllers to optimize reliability and performance. You'll collaborate with engineers across AWS and external companies to lead firmware development efforts on custom solid-state devices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop back-end firmware for Nitro SSD
• Work with NAND vendors, SSD controller vendors, FTL, and hardware teams
• Lead end-to-end product development cycles
• Improve firmware maintainability, scalability, efficiency, and testability
• Drive improvements in firmware and hardware integration validation
• Design and implement features to enhance Nitro SSD's fleet observability

You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing technology, working on AWS-specific hardware, firmware, and software for non-volatile memory devices. This role offers direct impact on AWS's bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for developers.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
• 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture experience
• Experience programming with at least one software programming language

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of full software development life cycle experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Good understanding of SSD hardware architecture and NAND concepts
• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing firmware for SSD and related storage devices
• High-level understanding of storage technologies and block interface protocols
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package and values work-life harmony. The team culture is inclusive, with employee-led affinity groups fostering diversity. Career growth opportunities include mentorship and ongoing learning experiences.

Salary Range: $129,300 - $223,600 per year, depending on location and experience.