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.

The ideal candidate for this role will be an innovative self-starter. You will be an SSD NAND expert with experience in component characterization, media management, system (hardware and software) integration to optimize reliability and performance for a variety of use cases. You will work with engineers across the company as well as external companies and lead NAND development efforts on custom solid-state devices. AWS Engineers are shaping the way people use computers and designing the future of cloud computing technology – come help us make history!

What you will do: You will be a member of a team designing AWS-specific hardware, firmware and software for non-volatile memory devices, focusing on NAND integration. You will be a part of the cross functional effort from conception, through prototyping, validation and into production. You will lead HW development at both component and system level. You will work closely with AWS software engineers to tailor devices for the AWS environment.


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 component customizations that will directly benefit our customers.

Why you will love it: You will work with engineers across the company to build next-generation devices. You will have a direct impact on our bottom line and the ability to deliver improvements for our developers. You will be 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.

Key job responsibilities
As a senior hardware Engineering lead, you will define NAND specifications and roadmap to support the growth of Nitro SSDs, ensuring continuous advancements in performance and reliability. You will lead the integration of NAND technology with Nitro SSDs across multiple platforms, driving innovation to enhance quality and reduce lead time through improved validation approaches. Your role will involve developing strategies to improve SSD performance, reliability, and cost efficiency while understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that elevate customer satisfaction. You will oversee the health, performance, and reliability of a global fleet comprising millions of SSDs, using data-driven insights to maintain optimal operation and address challenges proactively. Additionally, you will ensure high manufacturing yields and effective screening processes to maintain quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional external partners to deliver advanced storage solutions at a global scale, empowering AWS services to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving cloud ecosystem.

A day in the life
You will lead the end to end integration of advanced NAND technology into Nitro SSDs across diverse platforms. You will define NAND requirements, specifications, choose manufacturing approach, define and optimize integration validation process methodology and drive innovation to enhance cost efficiency, reliability and performance at both component and system level, working at the forefront of cloud storage technology. You will oversee a global fleet of millions of SSDs, directly supporting customers worldwide through Amazon Data service and be responsible for fleet monitoring, large scale data analysis and defining metrics and drive strategies to enhance AWS service performance and availability.

About the team
Join our team to develop advanced storage products for Amazon Web Services, driving innovation from prototype to production. You'll witness the real-world impact of your work on millions of customers and gain expertise in modern cloud infrastructure, scalable platforms, and global service delivery.