senior software engineering Technical Lead tech_leadership · Posted Jul 10, 2026
$159,200 – $215,300
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Technical Lead in the software engineering function based in Florence, KY. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Networking, Cloud Computing. Compensation is listed at $159,200–$215,300 per year.

Role
Technical Lead
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Tech leadership
Employment
Full-time
Location
Florence, KY
Work mode
On-site
Department
Hardware Development
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
AI Summary
Manufacturing Engineer leading production scale-up and quality control for AWS hardware across global contract manufacturers and vendors. Provides hands-on technical support during product launches, investigates process issues, and ensures manufacturing targets are met. Requires senior-level technical expertise and ownership of manufacturing operations.

Job description

from Amazon careers
Amazon Web Services’ Hardware Engineering team is looking for experienced professionals to help build the world’s premier cloud computing platform. We are looking for Manufacturing Engineers who are capable of operating in a fast paced, ever changing, multi-platform international manufacturing and production environment. This role is on-site supporting some of our most complex products allowing you to be hands on to quickly resolve issue. As a member of our Process Quality team, you will work closely with our ODMs, CMs, internal AWS hardware and software development teams, and with upstream component vendors to scale up manufacturing processes and ensure we can achieve our throughput and quality targets. This role requires the engineer to be a technical contact and take on full ownership of the manufacturing launch and resolution of process issues. You will be the driver in getting production scaled up at the site and ensuring we hit our manufacturing targets.


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.

Key job responsibilities
Scale up manufacturing on new products across a global network.

Lead and oversee quality control processes across Contract Manufacturers (CM), Original Design Manufacturers (ODM), and component vendors

Deliver hands-on technical support during new product introductions and launches

Investigate and resolve customer escalations through comprehensive root cause analysis

Manage Incoming, In-process and Outgoing Quality of product and collaborate with Supplier Quality teams for RCCA at Upstream suppliers.

Drive Operational Readiness Review (ORR) and Ok2Ship for Manufacturing site readiness assessment.

Drive Lessons Learned and Continuous improvement framework between Sites.

Support local operations by being in the factory daily and through regular domestic and international travel (up to 25%)

About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Basic Qualifications

- 6+ years of high volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments experience
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or similar related field or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of Manufacturing Engineering work experience with server platforms or on high-tech hardware
- 5+ years of product development experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Solid understanding and demonstrated success with practical applications of Lean / Six Sigma tools such as Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Design of Experiments (DoE), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Hypothesis Testing and Process Capability.
- Six Sigma Green/Black belt, ASQ CQE/M/A certifications are highly desired.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, KY, Florence - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

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