Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Cloud Computing

SeniorCloudHardwareDevelopmentEngineer

$157–213k Cupertino, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services, Inc.. Skills: Cloud hardware engineering, Server design, Product development. Integrate hardware/software components. Build servers”

Industry & Context.

Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving; Root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience, Proficient scripting, Linux operations commands, Deploying hardware applications, Operating hardware applications, Leading hardware development teams, Leading software development teams, Meet Amazon leadership principles, Meet Amazon functional depth

Nice to Have

Experience in product development disciplines, Experience working with interdisciplinary teams

What You'll Do.

Integrate hardware/software components

Define products with service teams

Support Data Center Operations

Execute product designs

Solve design challenges

Deliver functional block diagrams

Deliver specifications

Deliver monitoring plans

Work with internal teams

Work with external partners

Lead cross-organizational teams

Improve total cost of ownership

Improve serviceability

Own concept to operation

Solve problems individually

Bring new technology to servers

Scale server operations

Collaborate with development teams

Collaborate with suppliers

Establish strategic vision

Support development of automated monitoring

Support failure analysis services

Tailor server solutions

Operate server solutions

Support launching servers

Interface with internal customers

Understand project requirements

Facilitate system development

Solve operational challenges

Improve customer experience

Develop improved systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interdisciplinary teams; Cross-organizational teams; Internal development teams; Internal customers

Process & Methodology

Product design, Concept to production, Launch, Operation

Full Job Description

Application deadline: Jun 12, 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering Services (HWEngS) owns the new product development (NPI) 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 help. 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. Senior Cloud Hardware Development Engineer (CHDE): Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering Services (HWEngS) team creates compute, storage, accelerator, and enterprise servers for Amazon’s innovative web services. We are seeking experienced CHDEs to architect, design, develop, and build next-generation servers and AWS specific hardware components. Our designs are industry-leading in performance, frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our CHDE's solve challenging technology problems, and build architecturally sound, high-quality servers and components to enable AWS to realize critical business strategies. Our success depends on our highly respected server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies. What you will do: As a member of the Specialized Platforms and Serve

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