Sr. Hardware Development Engineer/Signal Integrity, AWS Board Core Design and Services Team

Company: Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: June 26, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to build. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. Do you enjoy solving complex problems and driving influential changes? Are you curious about the systems used to run the largest cloud computing infrastructures in the world? Do you thrive in a fast paced and ever-changing environment? If you answered YES to these questions, then our team is looking for you! The AWS Board Core Design & Services team drives system innovation in the servers used by all of Amazon Web Services, including EC2, S3 and CloudFront. Our engineers solve the hardest problems that fuse software, hardware, and the cloud. We take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry. What you will do: As a member of the AWS Board Core Design & Services team, you will own next-generation server components with a strong focus on digital circuit board design and signal integrity. You will have demonstrated results in the architecture and development of high-speed, complex PCB designs for server components, including motherboards, graphics, accelerators, and programmable hardware. Your expertise in signal integrity analysis and advanced PCB design techniques will be crucial for optimizing high-speed interfaces and ensuring robust system performance. You will interact with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to design, develop, validate, and launch at large scale. Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS creates a unique opportunity for differentiated hardware that will directly benefit customers. Why you will love it: You will build next-generation hardware that powers the cloud. You will deliver improvements for our customers and have a direct impact on our bottom line. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work. Key job responsibilities As a member of the AWS Board Core Design & Services team, you will own next-generation server components with a strong focus on digital circuit board design and signal integrity. You will have demonstrated results in the architecture and development of high-speed, complex PCB designs for server components, including motherboards, graphics, accelerators, and programmable hardware. Your expertise in signal integrity analysis and advanced PCB design techniques will be crucial for optimizing high-speed interfaces and ensuring robust system performance. You will interact with an interdisciplinary team of engineers to design, develop, validate, and launch at large scale. A day in the life Hardware engineers within AWS Board Core Design & Services team could be working in a variety of areas, few examples would be: hardware design and development; building the systems that validate hardware quality in manufacturing; monitoring and improving hardware reliability in data centers and platform. We cover everything from low level hardware to embedded software and systems that operate and monitor it. There is no blueprint for how to do what we do, which encourages our engineers to identify and develop simple solutions to complex problems. We encourage durable solutions that look around corners while taking into consideration our customer needs from a cost, performance, and reliability perspective. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Utility Computing (UC) AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS Electrical/Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience) - 7 years of experience in embedded ARM, FPGA, and CPLD applications - 7 years of hands-on experience with high-speed PCB design, including signal integrity analysis and optimization - Strong proficiency in PCB design tools (Allegro, CAM350, or equivalent) with demonstrated ability to perform detailed PCB reviews - 7 years of experience in high-speed interface design (DDR, PCIe, USB, etc.) with emphasis on signal integrity - Proven track record in impedance control, stack-up design, and power integrity optimization - 7 years of experience in board root cause analysis and resolution, particularly focusing on signal integrity issues - Experience with flash, I2C, SPI, UART, and ethernet interfaces PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent - 10 years of experience in server design for cloud or enterprise applications - Advanced expertise in: - High-speed PCB design and signal integrity analysis - Complex motherboard and peripheral component design - Multi-layer PCB stack-up optimization - Advanced routing techniques for high-speed interfaces - EMI/EMC compliance and design considerations - Power delivery network (PDN) design and analysis - Proficiency with signal integrity simulation tools (Ansys, Cadence Sigrity, or similar) - Experience in designing for reuse across multiple products - Advanced knowledge of server technologies including: - Signal integrity optimization techniques - Power optimization - Thermal considerations - Mechanical constraints in PCB design - BIOS and BMC integration - High-speed networking interfaces - Experience with impedance-controlled board design and manufacturing processes - Strong expertise in component selection considering signal integrity requirements - Experience in design for large scale applications with emphasis on signal integrity - Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute complex PCB designs from concept to production 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: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow 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. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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