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Key Highlights
- Headquartered in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Over 1.5 million employees worldwide
- Leading cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Acquired Whole Foods, Twitch, and Ring
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Overview
Amazon is hiring a Principal Engineer for their AWS Hardware Engineering team to establish technical standards and drive architectural practices. You'll work on high-quality systems that support AWS's innovative web services. This position requires extensive experience in hardware engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in hardware engineering, with a focus on designing compute and storage server systems that meet high performance and operational excellence standards. Your experience includes establishing technical standards and driving architectural practices within engineering teams. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at solving complex problems that require innovative solutions.
You possess a deep understanding of the hardware design life cycle and have experience managing systems that ensure server hardware is healthy and manageable. Your ability to interface with embedded systems and build essential software is a key asset. You are comfortable with ambiguity and can create custom solutions that delight customers and advance technology.
What you'll do
As a Principal Engineer, you will lead the AWS Hardware Engineering team in creating industry-leading server designs that support Amazon's web services. You will establish technical standards and drive the overall technical architecture, ensuring that systems are architecturally sound and aligned with business needs. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to tackle the hardest engineering challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.
You will oversee the hardware design life cycle, ensuring that every piece of server hardware is optimized for performance and reliability. Your responsibilities will include mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, and contributing to the continuous improvement of engineering methodologies. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of AWS hardware solutions and driving the success of the business.
What we offer
At Amazon, you will work in a fast-paced, collaborative culture that encourages risk-taking and skill development. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the technology that powers AWS and its customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including equity and sign-on payments, as well as a full range of medical and financial benefits. Join us and help redefine whatβs possible with the cloud.
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