Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Cloud Computing
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 engineering, System architecture. Design custom UEFI/BIOS features. Implement custom UEFI/BIOS features”
Industry & Context.
Complex firmware challenges; Complex boot-time challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years software development experience, 2+ years system design/architecture experience, Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, Experience programming with at least one software programming language
Nice to Have
3+ years full software development life cycle experience, Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
What You'll Do.
Design custom UEFI/BIOS features
Implement custom UEFI/BIOS features
Debug complex firmware issues
Optimize boot time performance
Optimize platform initialization
Implement secure boot mechanisms
Implement firmware security features
Create firmware update mechanisms
Create firmware recovery solutions
Work with hardware teams
Support board bring-up
Support platform validation
Develop UEFI/BIOS code
Maintain UEFI/BIOS code
Implement ACPI tables
Implement power management features
Create Platform Reference Code
Maintain Platform Reference Code
Debug firmware issues using ITP
Debug firmware issues using JTAG
Interface with CPU/GPU vendors
Integrate Reference Code packages
Rebase Reference Code packages
Support system validation
Provide technical leadership
Mentor junior BIOS engineers
Review technical specifications
Review design documents
Lead architecture discussions
Lead technical planning
Establish coding standards
Establish best practices
Coordinate between international teams
Track project timelines
Interface with product management
Interface with customer teams
Maintain relationships with silicon vendors
Participate in industry forums
Participate in standards bodies
Keep up with emerging technologies
Keep up with industry trends
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Internal teams; External partners; ODM partners; Silicon vendors; International teams
Process & Methodology
Project timelines, Deliverables tracking
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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