Amazon
System Architect, Hardware Architecture
$177K–$247K
Sunnyvale, CA · Full-time · Posted May 11, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of industry experience or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
About the job
Defines and leads system architectures, silicon and component roadmaps, and technical decisions for Amazon consumer devices from concept through production.
What you'll do
- Translate product requirements and user experiences into documented system architectures; evaluate tradeoffs through feasibility analysis, profiling, benchmarking, and prototyping.
- Lead architecture and design decisions across compute, SoC, silicon, and system components; guide products through development, validation, and production.
- Drive technology roadmaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams and silicon and component suppliers.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- 5+ years of industry experience or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
- Background or education in SoC/Silicon engineering, computer architecture, machine learning, or embedded software.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field.
- Experience driving architecture and design decisions for consumer electronics devices.
Pay
176,600.00 - 247,300.00 USD annually (base salary)
Tools
SoC, CPU, DSP, GPU, ML accelerators, embedded Linux
AI focus
Architecture work may involve applied machine learning and ML accelerators; the role also defines compute architecture and silicon platforms for consumer devices.
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