senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic Bachelor's · Posted Feb 25, 2026
$136,600 – $184,800
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Herndon, VA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Networking, Performance Optimization, Cloud Computing. Listed education preference: a bachelor's degree or equivalent. Compensation is listed at $136,600–$184,800 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Herndon, VA
Education
Bachelor's degree
Department
Operations, IT, & Support Engineering
Posted
Feb 25, 2026
AI Summary
Senior Mechanical Engineer designs and innovates resilient, cost-effective mechanical systems for AWS data centers. Drives continuous improvements, communicates technical direction to senior management, and collaborates across cross-functional teams including manufacturers and vendors on multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.

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Job description

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AWS Infrastructure 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. Are you interested in developing solutions that have big impact? Are you someone who likes to challenge the status quo and work on developing innovative product solutions? If you are a mechanical engineer and looking for an exciting career in cloud infrastructure, come join a team that constantly…

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