Hardware Development Manager, AWS MainStream Compute
Amazon Data Services, Inc.· Cloud Infrastructure· Oct 5, 2026 · 23d ago
Cupertino, California, USA
Hybrid
Full-time
Manager
$201K–$272K
5+ years exp
Job description
The AWS Mainstream compute team drives system innovation in the servers used by all of Amazon Web Services, including EC2, S3 and CloudFront. Our engineers solve the hardest problems that fuse software, hardware, and the cloud. We take big bets on new concepts, enabling AWS services to continue to revolutionize the industry.
We are looking for an experienced Hardware Development Manager to help design AWS servers based on different CPU architecture. The ideal candidate for this role will be an innovative, hands-on leader seasoned in building and leading the team that owns the product from concept to production and end of life for high performance servers.
As the manager of this team, you will lead a team of highly motivated hardware engineers that thrive on solving challenging problems with innovative solutions. The team couple’s hardware design with close collaboration with our firmware, software teams, mechanical/reliability/compliance and safety to solve real world data center infrastructure problems. You will lead a team responsible for the hardware design for AWS servers from concept design to product validation and operational support in the fleet. You will lead a team of senior engineers( HDE/SysDe, TPM, SDE, Manufacturing) that will build customized hardware solutions for AWS that incorporate the newest CPU, memory, and interconnect technologies. You will establish strategic vision and drive execution in defining and delivering new products and services. This is a fast-paced position where you will be challenged to think on your feet. You’ll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud.
Why it matters: Public cloud IT services represent the majority of growth in the overall IT services market and will continue to do so for several years to come. The scale of AWS, combined with an understanding of how our hardware is used, creates a unique opportunity for customization that will directly benefit our customers.
Why you will love it: You will work with teams across the company to enable the rapid development of next-generation devices. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will lead part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team. You will have ownership for the implementation of your work. You will see direct product improvements based on the results of your work. Along the way, we guarantee that you’ll learn a ton, have fun and make a positive impact on millions of people.
Key job responsibilities
Define server architectures based on workload demand and customer requirements, translating them into detailed designs and component specifications that enable high-performance products.
Work with interdisciplinary teams of component, firmware, test, qualification, and integration engineers to deliver cohesive designs.
Drive design reviews with ODM/JDM partners covering schematic, layout, BOM, and manufacturing DFx (Design for Test, Design for Manufacturing).
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience in engineering team management
- Experience in new hardware product development
- Experience in DFx (cost, test, manufacturing)
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- 5+ years of hardware design and development experience for server, compute, or large-scale infrastructure platforms
- Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Power Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of AWS or cloud technologies
- Experience managing teams of 8+ engineers
- Experience developing products for large volume production
- Experience with thermal/mechanical design for high-power-density compute platforms (liquid cooling, air cooling, or hybrid)
- Track record of defining engineering standards and design best practices adopted across teams or partner organizations
- Experience owning fleet quality metrics and driving design improvements based on operational failure data
- 10+ years of server development experience, ODM/JDM experience etc.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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USA, CA, Cupertino - 201,300.00 - 272,400.00 USD annually
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