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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Software Engineer - BIOS, AWS Hardware Engineering, Firmware Development - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $193,300.0 - $261,500.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, BIOS, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Software Design Patterns, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), PCI Express, Software Engineering, System Programming, System Testing, Systems Integration, Extensible Firmware Interface, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Bare Metal, AWS Data Analytics, U-Boot, Server Operating Systems & Platforms, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27928089/Sr-Software-Engineer-Bios-Aws-Hardware-Engineering-Firmware-Development-Washington-Seattle-7375 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will be a senior firmware engineer with 7+ years of hands-on embedded or BIOS/UEFI development experience. You will bring deep expertise in x86 platform architecture, secure boot implementations, and low-level system programming. You will have a track record of leading complex firmware projects end-to-end and collaborating with silicon vendors on platform bring-up and reference code integration. You will gain intimate understanding of AWS's custom server firmware stack and analyze it for both current needs and future scalability. You will leverage your system-level expertise to find optimal solutions to complex boot-time challenges. You will collaborate with internal teams (hardware, validation, security) and external partners (silicon vendors, ODMs) while leading critical firmware development efforts., 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience - 6+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience - 6+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team - 6+ years of bare-metal firmware OR BIOS/UEFI development experience in C (not embedded Linux or kernel driver development) - 6+ years of bare-metal firmware development experience in C on MCUs, SoCs, or server platforms, Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - BIOS/UEFI/EDK2/Coreboot development experience on x86 or ARM server platforms - Experience with ACPI, SMM, PCIe enumeration, secure boot, or platform RAS features - Experience interfacing with silicon vendors (Intel, AMD, NVIDIA) on reference code integration ## Description The AWS BIOS Engineering team creates and maintains custom firmware solutions for Amazon's innovative server platforms. Our BIOS/UEFI implementations are industry-leading in security, performance, and operational excellence, and are critical to the success of AWS's massive-scale infrastructure that millions of customers rely on daily. Our BIOS engineers solve complex firmware challenges and build robust, secure bootloader solutions that enable AWS to maintain its competitive edge in data center infrastructure., Design and implement custom UEFI/BIOS features for AWS server platforms - Debug complex firmware issues using tools like ITP, ScanTool, and JTAG - Optimize boot time performance and platform initialization sequences - Implement secure boot mechanisms and firmware security features - Develop and maintain Power-On Self Test (POST) code - Create firmware update mechanisms and recovery solutions - Work with hardware teams on board bring-up and platform validation Why it matters: AWS's custom server platforms require specialized firmware solutions that maximize performance, security, and reliability at scale. Your BIOS developments will directly impact millions of servers running in AWS data centers worldwide, requiring unique optimizations that benefit our infrastructure and customers. Why you will love it: - Work on cutting-edge server platforms and next-generation silicon - Direct impact on AWS infrastructure efficiency and security - Ownership of critical firmware components from design through deployment - Collaboration with industry leaders in data center infrastructure - Access to advanced hardware labs and debug equipment - Opportunity to influence future server architecture decisions - Work with a team of experienced firmware engineers - Join our diverse engineering organization where you'll help deliver the firmware foundation for AWS's global infrastructure. You'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes innovative ideas and empowers you to own complex technical challenges through to completion. Key job responsibilities UEFI/BIOS Development: - Develop and maintain UEFI/BIOS code for server platforms - Implement ACPI tables and power management features - Create and maintain Platform Reference Code (PRC) - Debug complex firmware issues using ITP, and JTAG tools ODM/OEM Collaboration: - Work directly with ODM partners - Coordinate BIOS development efforts - Review and validate ODM-provided BIOS code - Support manufacturing bring-up and validation Platform Integration: - Interface with CPU/GPU vendors (Intel, AMD and Nvidia) for new platform bring-up - Integrate and rebase Reference Code packages - Support system validation and debugging Leadership Responsibilities: - Provide technical leadership in advanced features - Mentor junior BIOS engineers - Review technical specifications and design documents - Lead architecture discussions and technical planning - Establish coding standards and best practices Project Management: - Coordinate between international teams (US and Taiwan) - Track project timelines and deliverables - Interface with product management and customer teams Ecosystem Management: - Maintain relationships with silicon vendors - Participate in industry forums and standards bodies - Keep up with emerging technologies and industry trends About the team "*Why AWS* Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. 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