Sr. Software Development Engineer, Nitro SSD

The AWS Hardware Engineering team is seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer to drive innovation in server and storage infrastructure. This role focuses on developing firmware for AWS's custom solid-state devices and storage solutions. As an SSD firmware expert, you'll make architectural decisions to optimize performance across various use cases.

You'll join a team designing AWS-specific hardware, firmware, and software for non-volatile memory devices, including NAND-based SSDs. Your work will span from conception through validation and into production, contributing to firmware development while supporting device characterization and benchmarking efforts. Close collaboration with AWS software engineers ensures devices are tailored for the AWS environment.

This position offers unique opportunities to impact cloud computing technology directly. AWS's scale and understanding of hardware usage creates opportunities for component customizations that benefit customers directly. You'll work with engineers across Amazon to build next-generation devices, seeing direct product improvements based on your contributions.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring both deep knowledge of SSD architecture and the ability to mentor others. You'll be part of AWS Hardware Engineering Services, supporting all AWS data centers and their critical infrastructure. The team values work-life harmony, inclusive culture, and provides extensive resources for career development and mentorship.

Key aspects include:

• Leading firmware development for storage devices
• Making architectural decisions for performance optimization
• Collaborating across teams and with external partners
• Contributing to the full development lifecycle
• Mentoring and technical leadership

The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing infrastructure at AWS.