Sr Hardware Development Engineer, High Performance AI & ML Servers

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, trusted by startups and Global 500 companies alike to power their operations. AWS pioneers cloud computing innovation, continuously evolving to meet the growing and complex needs of its customers worldwide. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where diverse ideas can flourish, and employees are empowered to contribute boldly and own their projects to completion. By joining AWS, you become part of a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and shaping the future of technology on a massive scale.

This role focuses on designing, delivering, and operating next-generation infrastructure for AI training and inference, supporting multi-billion-parameter models that drive breakthrough advancements in AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing workloads. The successful candidate will be instrumental in pushing the limits of cloud performance, scalability, and efficiency, contributing to systems that define the future of AI and the cloud industry as a whole.

As a member of this diverse and dynamic team — composed of software engineers, hardware engineers, network specialists, supply chain experts, security professionals, and operations managers — you will collaborate across various teams within AWS to uphold the highest safety and security standards. Your work will ensure AWS can provide seemingly infinite capacity at optimal cost for its customers. With a strong emphasis on ownership, innovation, and inclusion, AWS encourages you to bring your bold ideas forward and see them through to successful implementation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include interfacing with internal and external customers to understand project requirements and guide system development focused on server design. You will address operational challenges faced by the existing infrastructure, aiming to improve customer experience and innovate future server systems. This role requires coordination with vendors and original design/manufacturing partners to develop scalable products, ensuring quality and performance. You will leverage deep technical knowledge to lead solutions for complex server and accelerator system architectural challenges, ensure system reliability through proactive diagnostics and monitoring, and debug critical system failures in time-sensitive contexts.

The team you join will be comprised of Hardware Design Engineers, System Design Engineers, Software Development Engineers, and Technical Program Managers, all sharing the goal of delivering best-in-class specialized server fleets to customers. The inclusive culture at AWS fosters work-life harmony, with flexible work arrangements and support mechanisms designed to help employees achieve success both professionally and personally.

In addition to a competitive salary, this role offers comprehensive benefits that include health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, mental health support, and more. Furthermore, AWS is committed to equal employment opportunity, encouraging applications from diverse career backgrounds and experiences. By joining AWS, you not only become part of a leading global technology innovator but also join a community that values your unique contributions and prioritizes your growth and wellbeing.