System Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, supporting all AWS data centers and infrastructure globally.
$116,300 - $201,200
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For System Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking an experienced Hardware System Development Engineer to join their Edge and Specialized Hardware team. This role combines hardware and software expertise to build next-generation servers for AWS's cloud infrastructure. The position involves working with cutting-edge technology, solving complex problems, and delivering high-performance server solutions that power AWS services.

The role requires deep technical knowledge across server firmware/software, system integration, and operations. You'll work directly with engineers across Amazon to design, develop, and validate server systems, while ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance. This is a unique opportunity to impact AWS's infrastructure at scale, working with both hardware and software components.

As a System Development Engineer, you'll be responsible for critical tasks including system integration, operational improvement, and building automated tools for deployment and monitoring. The position offers exposure to advanced technologies in compute, storage, and networking, while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values innovation and customer obsession.

The role combines elements of traditional software development with hardware engineering, requiring expertise in Linux/Unix environments, modern programming languages, and hardware protocols. You'll work with cross-functional teams to solve complex technical challenges and help scale AWS's infrastructure to meet growing customer demands.

This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on technology that powers millions of AWS customers. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving abilities, experience with server technologies, and a passion for building reliable, scalable infrastructure solutions.

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Responsibilities For System Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services

  • Lead Hardware Engineering System Development effort
  • Define and build software and enabling tools
  • Solve operational challenges to existing fleet
  • Interface with internal HWEng teams
  • Build, manage, and deploy pipelines for rapid deployment
  • Build monitoring tools and metrics
  • Collaborate with service teams to define products
  • Support operations in all server locations

Requirements For System Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services

Linux
Python
Go
Java
  • 4+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 3+ years of designing or architecting new and existing systems experience
  • Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
  • Experience programming with modern languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby)
  • 3+ years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment
  • Experience with x86 architecture, ARM, and FPGA devices
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant work experience

Benefits For System Development Engineer, Hardware Engineering Services

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Competitive base salary range $116,300-$201,200
  • Comprehensive medical benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Total compensation package including equity
  • Career development opportunities

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