Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, AWS - Early Career (2026)

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At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.

As a Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, you will be part of a program team working alongside Senior Engineers to support the design, debug, validation, and optimization of cloud server hardware. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle. You will also support engineering builds, gaining hands-on experience with high-volume manufacturing.

We are looking for hardware engineers across a variety of domain expertise, including:

• Thermal and heat transfer design
• Mechanical design and packaging
• Materials science
• Reliability engineering
• Signal integrity (high-speed digital)
• Power electronics and power delivery
• General board development (PCB/system board design)
• Server system design and integration
• Manufacturing engineering Key job responsibilities As a Cloud Hardware Development Engineer, you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative server products. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and test. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open, collaborative peer environment. Responsibilities may include:
• Support thermal, mechanical, electrical, or reliability analysis and design of server hardware
• Perform design simulation (thermal, structural, signal integrity, or power)
• Validate hardware and debug issues at the board, system, or rack level
• Develop and execute test plans for hardware qualification and reliability
• Characterize materials and components for server applications
• Support PCB schematic and layout reviews
• Develop automated test tools and data analysis methods
• Travel to support engineering builds at manufacturing partners
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including firmware, software, and manufacturing A day in the life We're on the lookout for the curious - those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high-impact, visionary person you know you're ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you'll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

Basic qualifications

- Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related STEM field

- Are 18 years of age or older

Preferred qualifications

- Knowledge of server hardware and components

- co-op program at your university in computer science, computer engineering, or related field, or experience from previous technical internship(s) or demonstrated project experience

- Experience with simulation and 3D modeling software

- Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for data analysis or automation

- Coursework or hands-on project experience in one or more hardware engineering domains (e.g., thermal systems, mechanical design, power electronics, signal integrity, PCB design, reliability, or manufacturing processes)

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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The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.

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