Principal Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering

Principal Engineer, AWS Hardware EngineeringJoin to apply for the Principal Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering role at Amazon Web Services (AWS)Principal Engineer, AWS Hardware EngineeringJoin to apply for the Principal Engineer, AWS Hardware Engineering role at Amazon Web Services (AWS)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.DescriptionAmazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering (HWEng) team creates compute 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 of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our Principal Engineers help establish technical standards and drive Amazon’s overall technical architecture, engineering practices, and engineering methodologies. They work on our hardest problems, building high quality, architecturally sound systems that are aligned with our business needs. They think globally when building systems, ensuring builds high performing, scalable systems that fit well together.DescriptionAmazon Web Services (AWS) Hardware Engineering (HWEng) team creates compute 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 of the AWS business and the more than one million customers who use AWS today. Our Principal Engineers help establish technical standards and drive Amazon’s overall technical architecture, engineering practices, and engineering methodologies. They work on our hardest problems, building high quality, architecturally sound systems that are aligned with our business needs. They think globally when building systems, ensuring builds high performing, scalable systems that fit well together.The AWS Hardware Development team creates compute, storage, and edge-server designs that drive innovation across our web services. We own the hardware design life cycle, manage systems that ensure every piece of server hardware is healthy and manageable, and build essential software that interfaces with cutting-edge embedded systems all over the world. If you want to do work that makes an impact, you belong at AWS.You’ll work in a fast-paced, collaborative culture that offers more opportunities to take risks, extend your skills, and transform how our customers run their businesses. The scope and scale of AWS drives continual change, so you’ll embrace ambiguity and collaborate to create custom solutions that delight our customers and advance our technology. Join our team and help us redefine what’s possible with the cloud.Principal Engineers are pragmatic visionaries who can translate business needs into workable technology solutions. Their expertise is deep and broad. They are hands on, producing both detailed technical work and high-level architectural designs.Ideal skill-sets include: Hardware Development, Thermal and Mechanical Design, Firmware and Embedded Systems, Quality and Reliability, Test, and MaterialsBasic Qualifications10+ years of experience in server technologies, including: electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software.8+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systemsPreferred QualificationsAdvanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science or a related fieldExperience developing and operating hardware at scaleAmazon 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 for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $147,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $254,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 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Created: 2025-10-08