Chip Design Engineer, Nitro Chip Design Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Illinois; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapurna Labs Ltd. is seeking exceptional engineers to join the Nitro project, contributing to the design of next-gen semiconductor platforms powering AWS. You will participate in definition, architecture, feature development, and collaboration with Architecture, Verification, Software, and Physical Design teams.

You will work on implementing IPs, micro-architecture, RTL, and integration within the Nitro SoC, with impact across the device lifecycle from product definition to mass production.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in chip design.
• Hands-on experience in micro-architecture and RTL design with Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• BSc in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Own one or more IPs within the product, including micro-architecture.
• Perform RTL coding and debugging, synthesis and timing closure.
• Carry out sign-off and support Verification and Emulation teams.
• Ensure chip quality and reliability, collaborating with Product Definition, Verification, Software and Physical Design.
• Contribute to architecture and design reviews across cross-functional groups.

Skills

Chip design

RTL design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Micro-architecture

Synthesis

Timing closure

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE/CS

Tools

Design Automation tools

Job description

DescriptionAnnapurna Labs, an Amazon team, designs and delivers high-end, custom silicon at the heart of AWS. Our chips don't just support the cloud; they define it. From Trainium, the purpose-built ML accelerator driving the next wave of AI innovation, to Graviton, the Arm-based server processor redefining price-performance for compute workloads, to Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that underpins every AWS instance, Annapurna's products set the standard for the industry.

DescriptionAnnapurna Labs, an Amazon team, designs and delivers high-end, custom silicon at the heart of AWS. Our chips don't just support the cloud; they define it. From Trainium, the purpose-built ML accelerator driving the next wave of AI innovation, to Graviton, the Arm-based server processor redefining price-performance for compute workloads, to Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that underpins every AWS instance, Annapurna's products set the standard for the industry.

Take part in the development of cutting-edge products within a disruptive system architecture. You will have the opportunity to work on the technologies that power the world's largest cloud provider, in a dynamic, open, and fast-paced environment. AWS provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud, which powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world.

We are looking for exceptional engineers to join the top-tier team developing the next generation semiconductor platform based on a revolutionary architecture. You will participate in design activities, working on the next generation of our products.

You are invited to take part in developing, integrating, and deploying cutting-edge technologies - starting with identification and definition of project requirements, architecture, feature development, and collaboration with different groups. Your design will be integrated into the Nitro SoC, deployed on millions of servers worldwide. This is an opportunity to have a large-scale impact.

As a Chip Design Engineer and a member of the Nitro project, you will have an impact over the device through its entire lifecycle, from the product definition stage to mass production. You will work in close collaboration with multiple groups, including Architecture, Software, Verification, Backend, and DFT.

Watch these videos to learn more about Annapurna Labs and the Nitro project:

AWS re:Invent 2025 - Keynote with Peter DeSantis and Dave Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeUpUK0nhC0

AWS re:Invent 2025 - Deep Dive into the AWS Nitro System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD1mNQ9YbeA

Key job responsibilities

• Full ownership of one or more IPs within the product:
• Micro-architecture
• RTL coding and debug
• Synthesis and timing closure
• Sign-off
• Supporting the Verification and Emulation teams: Test plan, Coverage review
• Ensuring that the chip meets quality and reliability standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Definition, Verification, Software, and Physical design

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in chip design
• Hands-on experience in micro-architecture and RTL design (Verilog / System Verilog)
• BSc in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in protocols (AXI, CHI, DDR, Networking, PCIe)
• knowledge of Network-on-Chip (NOC) architecture
• Experience with coherent and non-coherent fabric design
• Experience with the entire SoC cycle – Synthesis / STA / CDC / Lint
• Experience with Design Automation tools and techniques
• Advanced degree in related technical field

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Company - Annapurna Labs Ltd.

Job ID: A10570154