Principal Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, NPD Hardware

Description

Amazon Web Services’ Network Products Development team is looking for experienced hardware engineering professionals to help build our next‑generation networking platforms. The right candidate will play a key role in the design and development of our next‑generation Ethernet switching platforms for our world‑class datacenters. Strong experience in modular chassis‑based enterprise/carrier products is a must.

The ideal candidate is a strong hardware board designer with Ethernet networking experience in terabit switch fabrics, 10/40/100 Gb interfaces, embedded CPU subsystems, and network processors. Previous experience in defining and designing modular chassis‑based products is required. Must have experience working with Asian ODM and JDM partners, both in development and in manufacturing.

You will have previous experience in high‑speed digital design as a design lead in the networking field, including architectural definition, specification, key component selection, detailed design, working closely with PCB designers, testing, and transition to manufacturing. Applying skills in simulation, timing analysis, thermal analysis, and EMC is expected.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. We collaborate across AWS to meet high safety, security, and cost standards while delivering infinite capacity to customers.

• Experience with analog, digital, and high‑speed circuit design.
• Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.
• Experience working cross‑functionally across several technical and non‑technical teams.
• BSEE with 12+ years experience in hardware board and systems development, including taking products from concept to mass production.
• Recent 5+ years experience with Ethernet switching fabrics, Ethernet PHY and Ser Des interfaces, embedded CPU subsystems, DDR2/DDR3/DDR4 memory design, network processors, I2C, USB.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in project management of technical programs.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Base salary range: USD 217,800 – 294,700 annually (USA, CA, Cupertino). Salary is driven by experience, qualifications, and location. Package includes sign‑on payments and RSUs. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, and more. For full benefits information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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