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Posted date: Oct 29, 2025
Location: Seattle, WA
Estimated salary: $270,200
Range: $198,100 - $342,300
Description
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual OrientationTHE OPPORTUNITY Lead a team of software engineers developing server firmware and embedded software solutions that power AWS's global infrastructure. Your team will drive innovation in data center technology, directly impacting millions of AWS customers worldwide.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Lead and grow a team of software engineers developing infrastructure solutions • Drive development of embedded software and firmware for AWS fleet, including:
- BIOS
- BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)
- Storage solutions
- Power and battery systems
• Own strategic vision and tactical execution from concept to launch
• Partner across AWS to enable rapid development of next-generation devices
• Drive technical decisions that impact AWS's bottom line and customer experience
IMPACT
• Shape the future of cloud computing
• Influence AWS's competitive advantage in the public cloud market
• Drive innovations that benefit millions of AWS customers
• Lead development of custom hardware solutions at unprecedented scale
IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE
• Experience leading software teams in infrastructure development
• Strong technical background in embedded systems and firmware
• Track record of delivering complex technical projects
Expertise in:
C, Python, and other programming languages
Embedded software platforms
Large-scale distributed systems
Open source technologies
Amazon services
WHY AWS HARDWARE ENGINEERING?
• Drive innovation at cloud-scale
• Work with industry thought leaders
• Direct impact on AWS's technology roadmap
• Fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment
• Opportunity to shape the future of data center technology
• Learn and grow with a dynamic, innovative team
This role offers the unique opportunity to combine software engineering excellence with hardware innovation, directly influencing the future of cloud computing at AWS.
Key job responsibilities
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
• Lead and develop multiple teams of software engineers
• Hire and develop the best talent
• Coach and mentor team members and other managers
• Build inclusive, high-performing engineering culture • Manage performance and career development
TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP
• Drive technical vision and strategy for complex software systems
• Make high-stakes architectural decisions
• Ensure technical excellence and best practices
• Review and guide system design and architecture
• Lead technical innovation within the organization
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
• Own end-to-end delivery of large-scale software projects
• Drive operational metrics and service level objectives
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities
• Ensure operational excellence and reliability
• Lead incident management and resolution
BUSINESS IMPACT
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Drive product strategy and roadmap
• Partner with senior leadership on strategic initiatives
• Manage resources and budgets effectively • Deliver measurable business results
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
• Build strong partnerships across organizations
• Influence without authority
• Drive alignment across teams and stakeholders
• Represent the team to senior leadership
• Lead organizational change initiatives
AMAZON LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES
• Demonstrate and promote Amazon's Leadership Principles
• Customer Obsession - ensure solutions meet customer needs
• Dive Deep - understand details while maintaining strategic view
• Have Backbone - make decisions backed by data
• Deliver Results - drive high standards and timely execution
The role requires balancing technical depth, people leadership, and business acumen while maintaining Amazon's high standards and customer focus.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of engineering experience- 5+ years of engineering team management experience
- 10+ years of planning, designing, developing and delivering consumer software experience
- Experience partnering with product or program management teams
- Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects and development teams in an Agile environment
Extended Qualifications
- Experience partnering with product and program management teams- Experience designing and developing large scale, high-traffic applications
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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 $198,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $342,300/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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