Hardware Engineer III, Matrix Team

Amazon•North Reading, MA

31d•$128,600 - $213,600

About The Position

Do you want to solve business problems through innovative technology? Do you enjoy working on advanced, massively scalable services technology in a fast-paced team environment? Do you love working on industry defining projects that move the needle? At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate & build things for the benefit of our customers. The focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands – it is part of our company DNA. Our Software Development Engineers play an instrumental role in utilizing innovative technology to solve complex problems and get to see the impact of their work. Amazon problems are big and impact millions of customers, sellers, and countless products across the globe. Our path is not always easy so we are selective about who joins us on this journey. There is a certain kind of person who takes on software development problems at Amazon – someone excited by the idea creating new platforms, features, and services from scratch while managing ambiguity and the pace of a company whose ship cycles are measured in weeks, not years. If this is you, come build the future with us.

Requirements

Experience in compute and storage server architecture and design for large scale applications
Experience in developing functional specifications, design verification plans and functional test procedures
Experience in server technologies such as, thermal, mechanical, power, and signal integrity

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent
Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
Experience with the project management of technical projects

Responsibilities

Collaborate with experienced cross-disciplinary teams to develop, design, and bring to market innovative devices and services
Design and build innovative technologies in a large distributed computing environment and help guide fundamental changes in the industry
Create solutions to run predictions on distributed systems with exposure to advanced technologies at incredible scale and speed
Build distributed storage, index, and query systems that are scalable, fault-tolerant, low cost, and easy to manage/use
Architect and oversee the development of advanced sensor and optoelectronic systems for Amazon Robotics. This role requires a seasoned engineer who can define system architectures, set technical direction, and make informed trade-offs across electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces.
Own product development from concept through production, including requirements definition, design, prototyping, validation, DVT planning, and release to manufacturing. The engineer will design and analyze sensor modules, including optoelectronics packaging, PCBA layout, signal integrity, thermal considerations, and environmental/EMI compliance.
Guide cross-functional technical choices, ensuring alignment across interdisciplinary teams, and providing structure in ambiguous problem spaces. The engineer will evaluate and integrate new sensing technologies, oversee characterization of internally developed and off-the-shelf sensors, and drive documentation such as functional specs, verification plans, and test procedures.
Mentor junior engineers, guide design reviews, manage external development partners, and communicate clearly with leadership through concise written and verbal updates. This role demands strong ownership, technical depth, and the ability to deliver results in fast-paced environments.