Principal Cloud Hardware Engineer, Storage System Development

Principal Cloud Hardware Engineer

At Amazon Web Services, we build the infrastructure that powers the world — and we're looking for a Principal Cloud Hardware Engineer to help define what comes next. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of physics and planetary-scale systems, leading the engineering of next-generation magnetic storage and the breakthrough technologies poised to replace it.

As a Principal Engineer within AWS Hardware Engineering, you will sit at the center of one of the most consequential technology challenges of our time: designing the storage backbone that enables artificial intelligence to operate at scale, supports the world's most demanding workloads, and stores humanity's data. You won't just optimize existing systems — you'll reshape an entire industry.

Key job responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end engineering efforts on next-generation magnetic storage technologies, from the physics of the storage medium to the architecture of the world's largest storage systems
• Define the technical vision and roadmap for storage hardware innovation across AWS's global infrastructure
• Drive breakthrough research and development on emerging storage technologies positioned to succeed current magnetic storage paradigms
• Partner with cross-functional teams spanning hardware, software, systems architecture, and supply chain to bring next-generation storage solutions from concept to hyperscale deployment
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and architectural patterns that influence storage design across AWS
• Mentor and develop senior engineers, elevating technical excellence across the organization
• Engage with external research institutions, vendors, and industry partners to stay at the forefront of storage innovation
• Represent AWS in industry forums and contribute to the broader storage engineering community

About the team:

Denver is home to a growing AWS engineering hub where world-class hardware engineers tackle some of the most complex infrastructure challenges on the planet. You'll join a team that operates with the urgency of a startup and the resources of the world's leading cloud provider — with direct impact on the systems that power global commerce, scientific discovery, and the AI revolution.