Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to join their innovative team. In this role, you'll define and validate cutting-edge ML Chips and server integrations, working with advanced technologies to enhance performance and cost-efficiency. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, applying your expertise in PCIe and SerDes design while leveraging your skills in electrical validation tools. Join a dynamic environment that values curiosity and continuous learning, where your contributions will drive impactful results in the cloud computing landscape.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of PCIe interface Gen4+ at chip and PCB levels.
• Experience with electrical validation tools and scripting for automation.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and validate AWS's next-gen ML Chips and server integration.
• Participate in PCIe and SerDes design for customized platforms.

Skills

PCIe interface Gen4+

Transmission line theory

Electromagnetics

SerDes design

Electrical validation tools

Scripting skills for automation

Technical communication skills

Tools

VNA

Scopes

Job description

Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs

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Job Description

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s S3 and EC2 to new innovations that set AWS apart. As part of UC, you'll support development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps, including security solutions for cloud services.

Our organization within AWS UC, Annapurna Labs, designs silicon and software to accelerate innovation. We create custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks to solve unprecedented challenges and deliver impactful results.

We seek a Hardware Design Engineer for defining, designing, and validating AWS's next-gen ML Chips, Cards, and server integration. You'll participate in PCIe and Serdes design, creating customized platforms for AWS data centers. This role involves hardware design and optimization, applying new technologies to large-scale server deployments, and working with multidisciplinary teams to improve performance, quality, and cost.

About The Team

Why AWS? AWS is the most comprehensive cloud platform, trusted by startups to Fortune 500 companies. Our UC team supports a wide range of services and innovations, fostering an inclusive culture that values curiosity and continuous learning.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of PCIe interface Gen4+ at chip and PCB levels
• Understanding of Transmission line theory, Electromagnetics, and SerDes design
• Experience with electrical validation tools (VNA, scopes)
• Scripting skills for automation
• Strong technical communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with server hardware design, validation, and signal integrity
• Knowledge of product development cycles
• Analytical skills and ability to work independently
• Experience with server architectures (x86/ARM)

We encourage diverse candidates to apply and support accommodations during the hiring process.