Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Technology
PrincipalCloudHardwareEngineer,StorageSystemDevelopment
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“Principal Cloud Hardware Engineer, Storage System Development at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Cloud hardware engineering, Storage system development, Next-generation storage. Lead end-to-end engineering efforts. Define technical vision”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hardware engineering experience, Deep expertise in storage technologies, Mastery of storage physics, Mastery of media engineering, Mastery of system-level architecture, Lead large-scale hardware programs, Design and deliver hyperscale hardware, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
PhD or MS degree, Experience with next-gen storage technologies, Background in data center infrastructure, Background in cloud hardware, Background in large-scale distributed storage, Principal Engineer experience, Publications or patents, Recognized contributions to storage engineering
What You'll Do.
Lead end-to-end engineering efforts
Define technical vision
Define roadmap for storage hardware
Drive research and development
Partner with cross-functional teams
Bring storage solutions to deployment
Establish engineering standards
Establish best practices
Establish architectural patterns
Mentor senior engineers
Develop senior engineers
Engage with external institutions
Engage with industry partners
Represent AWS in forums
Contribute to storage engineering community
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Hardware teams; Software teams; Systems architecture teams; Supply chain teams
Communication Scope
Influence technical direction
Process & Methodology
Large-scale programs
Full Job Description
Application deadline: May 14, 2026 At Amazon Web Services, we build the infrastructure that powers the world — and we're looking for a Principal Cloud Hardware Engineer to help define what comes next. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of physics and planetary-scale systems, leading the engineering of next-generation magnetic storage and the breakthrough technologies poised to replace it. As a Principal Engineer within AWS Hardware Engineering, you will sit at the center of one of the most consequential technology challenges of our time: designing the storage backbone that enables artificial intelligence to operate at scale, supports the world's most demanding workloads, and stores humanity's data. You won't just optimize existing systems — you'll reshape an entire industry. Key job responsibilities Lead end-to-end engineering efforts on next-generation magnetic storage technologies, from the physics of the storage medium to the architecture of the world's largest storage systems Define the technical vision and roadmap for storage hardware innovation across AWS's global infrastructure Drive breakthrough research and development on emerging storage technologies positioned to succeed current magnetic storage paradigms Partner with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, software, systems architecture, and supply chain to bring next-generation storage solutions from concept to hyperscale deployment Establish engineering standards, best practices, and architectural patterns that influence storage design across AWS Mentor and develop senior engineers, elevating technical excellence across the organization Engage with external research institutions, vendors, and industry partners to stay at the forefront of storage innovation Represent AWS in industry forums and contribute to the broader storage engineering community About the team Denver is home to a growing AWS engineering hub where world-class hardware engineers tackle some of the most complex inf
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