senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic Bachelor's · Posted Feb 6, 2026
$157,900 – $213,600
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Sunnyvale, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, C#, Linux, iOS. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $157,900–$213,600 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Hardware Development
Posted
Feb 6, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Sensors Architect designs and develops sensor systems for Amazon consumer electronics like Kindle and Echo. Owns end-to-end sensor architecture, technology selection, and prototype development. Collaborates cross-functionally to translate customer requirements into specifications and resolve manufacturing issues.

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Job description

from Amazon careers

Amazon Lab126 is an inventive research and development company that designs and engineers high-profile consumer electronics. Lab126 began in 2004 as a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., originally creating the best-selling Kindle family of products. Since then, we have produced groundbreaking devices like Fire tablets, Fire TV and Amazon Echo. What will you help us create? Key job responsibilities As a Senior Sensors Architect, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and testing. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment. In this role, you will: • Architect sensing systems into world-class devices and cutting-edge prototypes. • Own end-to-end sensor architecture definition and development. • Interpret customer requirements to develop technology specifications. • Perform sensor technology selection and address all aspects of technology readiness, including manufacturability. • Lead Prototype and Proof of Concept developments. • Investigate emerging technologies and help mature them for mass-production. • Lead internal initiatives to evaluate and develop new technologies. • Collaborate with design teams to develop sensor subsystem designs. • Collaborate…

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