Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc. within AWS UC is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to define, design and validate next generation ML chips, cards and server integration.

You will lead PCIe and Serdes topics to create customized platforms for AWS datacenters. You will contribute to the design and optimization of hardware across data center deployments, applying new technologies to scale and improve performance, quality and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience identifying bugs in architecture, algorithms, functionality, and performance.
• Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from IP blocks to SoCs to full system testing.
• Master's degree preferred in Electrical/Communications Engineering.
• Experience with ARM and DSP ISAs; RF standards knowledge helpful.
• Experience with Python or Perl for automation.

Responsibilities

• Define, design and validate hardware for AWS ML chips, cards and server integration.
• Lead PCIe and Serdes topics for scalable datacenter platforms.
• Drive optimization for performance, quality and cost in large-scale server deployments.

Skills

Bug identification

Multi-level debugging

System verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical/Communications Engineering

Tools

ARM ISA

DSP ISAs

Python/Perl automation

Job description

Description

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.

Description

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with role in the definition, design and validation of AWS next generation ML Chips, Cards and server integration. As a senior member of our hardware team, you will have the opportunity to participate in the design and execution of all PCIe and Serdes topics, with the goal of creating and customized platforms that fit within AWS datacenter’s world leading technology.

As a member of the Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers. You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance, quality and cost. We’re changing an industry, and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience identifying bugs in architecture, algorithms, functionality, and performance with strong overall debugging skills
• Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from IP blocks to SoCs to full system testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field
• Experience with formal verification techniques including abstraction and end-to-end checking
• Experience with ARM and various DSP ISAs
• Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G NR), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, or related broadband wireless standards
• Experience with industry standard tools and scripting languages (Python or Perl) for automation

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

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USA, CA, Cupertino - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Company

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.