Engineering Vendor & Infra Eng Lead, Nitro Team

DESCRIPTIONAnnapurna Labs, as part of AWS, is looking for a Server K2 card Engineering Vendor & Infra lead to be part of defining, shaping and integrating solutions to next generation of our cloud platforms. Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.Key job responsibilitiesOwn K2 Vendor management: own vendor engineering logistics, samples management (order/allocation), RFP/Awards/$$, monitoring, planning (w Supply Chain global org), actual on-ground visits to monitor health, 2nd source components needs mapping (into the NPI team), vendor qual planning (cards per vendors).Own Engineering infra: test servers, test-stations, as integrator and first line towards Servers ODM, Data Center Operations (DCO), Network Engineering and K2 Quality and Reliability team.Collaborate cross-functionally with hardware engineering, firmware, capacity planning, and infrastructure operations to align deployment readiness with business objectives.Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Vendor selection, Vendor Management, Engineering Samples & Development Servers Processes.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- At least 8 years of System Operations experience - managing Vendors engagement processes and operations (such as samples management, negotiating RnD expenses, etc).- Leading new Vendor selection and qualification.- B.Sc. in Engineering.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience with Mass Production- Experience with PCIe add-in cards or Mezz cards design or architecture- Experience with servers (x86 / ARM / Machine learning) design or architectureOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.