Physical Design Verification Manager, Annapurna Labs

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 175,100 - 236,900; Full time

Job summary

Annapurna Labs, within AWS, seeks a senior Physical Design Verification leader to own end‑to‑end verification of AWS’s most complex SoCs (≥100M gates). You will define roadmaps, standardize methods, and drive automation from floorplan to tapeout, while mentoring a team of senior PDV engineers.

The role focuses on cross‑functional collaboration, advanced‑node challenges, and implementing scalable verification solutions inside a large cloud environment.

Qualifications

• BS + 10 yrs or MS + 9 yrs in EE, CS, or related field.
• 8+ years in physical verification, 5+ years managing engineers or budgets.
• Expertise in Calibre, IC Validator, or PVS.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Experience building high‑performing teams and aligning cross‑functional priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end physical verification strategy for AWS’s most complex SoCs (≥100M gates).
• Define verification closure roadmap, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
• Standardize verification methodologies (Calibre, IC Validator, PVS) across the org.
• Drive automation of runsets, reporting, and debug flows using Python/Perl; cut manual effort by ≥40%.
• Lead a team of 3–5 senior PDV engineers; set goals and career paths.
• Mentor junior engineers on advanced-node techniques, DFM, and reliability verification.
• Pilot next‑gen verification tech (AI‑driven DRC, parallel cloud‑based LVS).

Skills

Physical verification

Automation scripting

Team leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in EE or CS

Tools

Calibre

IC Validator

PVS

Python

Perl

Tcl

Job description

Job Overview

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS Utility Computing) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Custom SoCs live at the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers. As a member of the Cloud‑Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team, you will lead the Physical Design Verification Team responsible for the end‑to‑end physical verification strategy for AWS’s most complex SoCs (≥100M gates), from floorplan to tape‑out.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end physical verification strategy for AWS’s most complex SoCs (≥100M gates), from floorplan to tape‑out
• Define verification closure roadmap, resource allocation, and risk‑mitigation plans for concurrent projects
• Standardize industry‑leading verification methodologies (Calibre, IC Validator, PVS) across the organization
• Drive automation of runsets, reporting, and debug flows using Python/Perl scripts; reduce manual effort by ≥40%
• Lead a team of 3–5 senior PDV engineers, setting goals, conducting quarterly reviews, and career‑pathing
• Mentor junior engineers on advanced‑node debug techniques, DFM, and reliability verification (IR drop, EM)
• Pilot next‑gen verification technologies (e.g., AI‑driven DRC, parallel cloud‑based LVS) to stay ahead of 5nm/3nm node complexities

Basic Qualifications

• BS + 10 yrs or MS + 9 yrs in EE, CS, or related field
• 8+ years in physical verification, 5+ years managing engineers or budgets
• Expertise in Calibre, IC Validator, or PVS
• Experience in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl
• Experience building high‑performing teams and aligning cross‑functional priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced‑node expertise: 5nm, 4nm, or N4P experience—especially with AWS/N4P designs
• DFM & reliability: Deep knowledge of IR drop, EM, ESD, and parametric yield analysis
• Publications: Technical papers or presentations at DAC, ISSCC, or internal AWS forums

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Legal Notice (Los Angeles County)

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.

Base Salary Range

USA, CA, Cupertino: $201,300.00 - $272,400.00 annually
USA, TX, Austin: $175,100.00 - $236,900.00 annually