Sr. System Development Engineer, Solid State Drives Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The AWS Hardware Engineering (HWEng) team creates server designs for Amazon's innovative web services. As a Sr. System Development Engineer in the Solid-State Drive (SSD) team, you will lead and develop automation capabilities for AWS storage platforms. You'll work on critical components used across all AWS server platforms, including AI/ML servers, storage servers, and compute servers. The role involves designing and implementing automation initiatives, optimizing existing systems, and leading the SysDE community to improve efficiency. You'll have direct impact on AWS's bottom line while working with cutting-edge storage technology and cloud infrastructure.

The position requires deep technical expertise in storage systems, particularly SSDs, and strong software development skills. You'll be responsible for implementing software best practices, architecting new solutions, and building diagnostic tools for continuous monitoring. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, requiring both technical depth and the ability to drive improvements across teams.

This is an opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing at AWS, working with state-of-the-art storage technology at unprecedented scale. You'll join a diverse team of engineers solving challenging problems in cloud infrastructure, with the chance to directly impact millions of AWS customers. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on meaningful technical challenges in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading automation initiatives for SSD integration and quality improvement
• Developing and optimizing tools for server platform validation
• Collaborating across teams to improve storage system reliability
• Implementing monitoring and diagnostic solutions at scale
• Contributing to the architecture of next-generation storage platforms

The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge of storage systems with strong software development skills and leadership abilities. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of hardware and software, making direct contributions to AWS's infrastructure reliability and performance.