ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Project Kuiper

Amazon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of an innovative team working on Project Kuiper, an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This role offers a unique opportunity to define groundbreaking wireless solutions, focusing on the development of digital chip SOCs for high-speed communications. You will work on implementing state-of-the-art verification environments, developing tests for FPGA platforms, and collaborating with design teams to ensure functional correctness. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in verification preferably in communication systems.
• Experience with UVM, C/C++, and scripting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Implement a verification environment for testing RTL against reference models.
• Develop detailed test plans and write tests for embedded CPUs.

Skills

C/C++

UVM

Verification of communication systems

Scripting

Formal verification techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical / Communications Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

The Role:
Be part of Project Kuiper's sub-team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.

In this role you will:
• Implement a state of the art verification environment to facilitate testing of the RTL against reference Matlab/C models
• Develop detailed test plans and write tests, run regressions, collect coverage matrices and report progress to the program
• Write tests in C/C++ to execute on embedded CPU
• Develop tests for FPGA and emulation platforms
• Run formal verification of complex blocks to ensure functional correctness
• Work with the design and communication systems team and participate in system level verification using test benches constructed using UVM, System C and DPI-C
• Develop a highly automated environment to run regressions that can be used to make builds and maintain organization of the database

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering or Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in verification preferably in communication systems
- 2+ years in UVM, C/C++ and scripting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering
- 7+ years in digital verification, preferably in communication systems
- Familiarity with Matlab
- Familiarity with formal verification techniques
- Strong written and verbal skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.