PD Methodology Engineer II: Cloud-Scale ASIC Flows

Amazon Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs & sign-on

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a hardware design professional to lead the development of physical design methodologies and CAD flows for high-performance data-center ASICs. You will contribute to the AWS Inferentia ecosystem, shaping PPA-aware design flows and toolchains while collaborating with RTL, PD, and DFT teams to optimize cost, quality, and performance.

The role requires hands-on scripting in TCL/Perl/Python, strong ASIC design knowledge, and experience with PD tools like Innovus, ICC2, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years in developing design methodology or CAD flows in synthesis, PNR, or sign-off areas for advanced technology nodes.
• Experience in writing production scripts for implementation and sign-off tools in TCL, Perl, and/or Python.
• Solid understanding of ASIC physical design, physical design flows, and methodologies including synthesis, place and route, STA, formal verification
• Proven track record of delivering metric driven PPA flow development and support

Responsibilities

• Create and support innovative physical design methodology and CAD flows.
• Develop cloud infrastructure to support physical design work.
• Drive improvement in RTL2GDS flows/methodology for PPA and TAT improvement.
• Create Dashboard/central reports for project tracking and visualizing QoR/stats.
• Interface directly with RTL, Physical Design, Package Design, DFT and other teams to improve methodologies and efficiencies and drive efforts to resolution.
• Work with EDA tool vendors to evaluate new tools, solve bugs, improve usability, etc.

Skills

Python

C/C++

TCL

Perl

Verilog/VHDL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Innovus

ICC2

FusionCompiler

STA

Job description

As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of Hardware in our data centers including technologies such as AWS Inferentia which is a machine learning inference product designed to deliver high performance at low cost.

You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale 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 relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve our 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.

Key job responsibilities
- You will create and support innovative physical design methodology and CAD flows.
- Develop cloud infrastructure to support physical design work.
- Drive improvement in RTL2GDS flows/methodology for PPA and TAT improvement.
- Create Dashboard/central reports for project tracking and visualizing QoR/stats
- Interface directly with RTL, Physical Design, Package Design, DFT and other teams to improve methodologies and efficiencies and drive efforts to resolution.
- Work with EDA tool vendors to evaluate new tools, solve bugs, improve usability, etc.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 3+ years in developing design methodology or CAD flows in synthesis, PNR, or sign-off areas for advanced technology nodes
- Experience in writing production scripts for implementation and sign-of. tools in TCL, Perl, and/or Python
- Solid understanding of ASIC physical design, physical design flows, and methodologies including synthesis, place and route, STA, formal verification
- Proven track record of delivering metric driven PPA flow development and support

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in machine learning applications
- Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl
- Demonstrated level of expertise in PD tools such as Innovus, ICC2, FusionCompiler, STA, and Sign-Off
- Experience in evaluating multiple vendor solutions and driving tool decisions
- Experience in high-performance, low-power physical design, and implementation techniques with industry standard synthesis, PnR, or Signoff tools
- Excellent verbal and written communications

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.

Our 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in machine learning applications
- Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Java or Perl
- Demonstrated level of expertise in PD tools such as Innovus, ICC2, FusionCompiler, STA, and Sign-Off
- Experience in evaluating multiple vendor solutions and driving tool decisions
- Experience in high-performance, low-power physical design, and implementation techniques with industry standard synthesis, PnR, or Signoff tools
- Excellent verbal and written communications

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.

Our 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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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