Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Technology
SoftwareEngineer-BIOS/UEFI,AWSHardwareEngineering,FirmwareDevelopment
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“Software Engineer - BIOS/UEFI, AWS Hardware Engineering, Firmware Development at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: UEFI BIOS development, firmware development, x86 and ARM64 architecture, secure boot, low-level system programming. Design and implement custom UEFIIOS features for AWS server platforms, Debug complex firmware issues, Optimize boot time performance and platform initialization sequences, Implement secure boot mechanisms and firmware security features, Develop and maintain Power-On ”
What You'll Achieve.
Your BIOS developments will directly impact millions of servers running in AWS data centers worldwide, requiring unique optimizations that benefit our cloud infrastructure and customers.
Industry & Context.
complex firmware challenges; robust, secure bootloader solutions; system-level expertise; optimal solutions to complex boot-time challenges; design patterns; reliability and scaling
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience, Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby, 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience, 3+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience, Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems).
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience, Developing and debugging server platform BIOS/UEFI experience.
What You'll Do.
Design and implement custom UEFIIOS features for AWS server platforms
Debug complex firmware issues
Optimize boot time performance and platform initialization sequences
Implement secure boot mechanisms and firmware security features
Develop and maintain Power-On Self Test (POST) code
Create firmware update mechanisms and recovery solutions
Work with hardware teams on board bring-up and platform validation.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with internal teams (hardware, validation, security) and external partners (silicon vendors, ODMs), Coordinate between international teams (US and Taiwan), Work directly with ODM partners.
Communication Scope
communicate effectively and respectfully
Process & Methodology
Coordinate between international teams, Track project timelines and deliverables
Full Job Description
The AWS BIOS Engineering team creates and maintains custom firmware solutions for Amazon's innovative server platforms. Our BIOS/UEFI implementations are industry-leading in security, performance, and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of AWS's massive-scale infrastructure that millions of customers rely on daily. Our BIOS engineers solve complex firmware challenges and build robust, secure bootloader solutions that enable AWS to maintain its competitive edge in cloud computing. The ideal candidate will be an innovative self-starter with deep expertise in UEFI/BIOS development. You will be a firmware specialist with comprehensive knowledge of x86 and ARM64 architecture, secure boot implementations, and low-level system programming. You will gain intimate understanding of AWS's custom server firmware stack and analyze it for both current needs and future scalability. You will leverage your system-level expertise to find optimal solutions to complex boot-time challenges. You will collaborate with internal teams (hardware, validation, security) and external partners (silicon vendors, ODMs) while leading critical firmware development efforts. What you will do: Design and implement custom UEFI/BIOS features for AWS server platforms Debug complex firmware issues using tools like ITP, ScanTool, and JTAG Optimize boot time performance and platform initialization sequences Implement secure boot mechanisms and firmware security features Develop and maintain Power-On Self Test (POST) code Create firmware update mechanisms and recovery solutions Work with hardware teams on board bring-up and platform validation Why it matters: AWS's custom server platforms require specialized firmware solutions that maximize performance, security, and reliability at scale. Your BIOS developments will directly impact millions of servers running in AWS data centers worldwide, requiring unique optimizations that benefit our cloud infrastructure and customers. Why you will love
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