senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Jan 26, 2026
$183,000 – $247,600
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Linux, Networking, Machine Learning. Compensation is listed at $183,000–$247,600 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cupertino, CA
Department
Hardware Development
Posted
Jan 26, 2026
AI Summary
Lead hardware design engineer for AWS storage infrastructure, focusing on SSD integration and operations at massive scale. Design and build infrastructure for next-generation storage platforms, lead OEM supplier integration, and develop automated monitoring and failure analysis services. Requires deep hardware engineering expertise and leadership experience.

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Job description

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Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis AWS Compute ML Services owns the design, planning, delivery, 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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering (HWEng) team creates compute, accelerator, edge and storage server designs for Amazon’s innovative web services. Our designs are industry-leading in performance, frugality and operational excellence, and are critical to the success…

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