senior software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic · Posted Apr 16, 2026
$193,300 – $261,500
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Networking, Embedded Systems, Cloud Computing. Compensation is listed at $193,300–$261,500 per year.

Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cupertino, CA
Department
Software Development
Posted
Apr 16, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Embedded Software Engineer designs and develops FPGA programmable logic for AWS server hardware in data centers. Requires deep expertise in FPGA design, digital hardware, embedded firmware, and server systems. Leads technical work, mentors junior engineers, and collaborates across architecture, hardware, and validation teams.

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Job description

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The AWS Hardware Engineering team develops server designs for Amazon's cloud services. Our designs prioritize frugality and operational excellence, supporting the AWS business and millions of customers who rely on AWS daily. Our engineers address complex technology challenges and build reliable, high-quality components that enable AWS to execute important business strategies. The successful candidate for this role will be a motivated, proactive self-starter with strong curiosity. You will be a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) programmable logic expert with experience in digital hardware and embedded firmware, and committed to expanding your knowledge and skills. You will apply thorough understanding of server systems in your projects to identify optimal solutions for multi-factor problems. You will work with engineers across the company and external partners, leading development efforts through delivery and beyond. You will collaborate with internal and external development engineers across architecture, hardware, validation, and software services. AWS Engineers influence how people use computers and contribute to the future of cloud computing technology – join us in building what's next. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other essential roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us…

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