Senior SoC HAL Architect & Tech Lead

Amazon Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 168,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapurna Labs, part of Amazon, is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer III to own the HAL software architecture that boots and configures our chips. You will shape the driver stack across blocks and generations, partnering with RTL designers to ensure robust debuggability for hardware teams.

You will lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and set precedent for end-to-end software that operates at the hardware/software boundary. The role can be based in Cupertino, CA or Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of programming experience in at least one language.
• 5+ years in design or architecture of systems.
• 5+ years SDLC experience including reviews and build processes.
• Experience as a mentor or tech lead.
• Experience with modern C++ and OO design.

Responsibilities

• Own HAL/driver software architecture for new chips, including abstractions and interfaces.
• Collaborate with RTL designers to shape debuggability before tape-out.
• Deliver HAL blocks across stack (PCIe, memory, DMA, boot/firmware) and maintain.
• Set standards for testing and pre-silicon/hardware-in-the-loop deployment.
• Make durable technical tradeoffs across hardware, firmware, and system software.
• Mentor engineers, lead reviews, and drive architecture and engineering best practices.

Skills

C++

Software architecture

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

Job description

Annapurna Labs, part of Amazon, is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer III to own the HAL software architecture that boots and configures our chips. You will shape the driver stack across blocks and generations, partnering with RTL designers to ensure robust debuggability for hardware teams.

You will lead design reviews, mentor engineers, and set precedent for end-to-end software that operates at the hardware/software boundary. The role can be based in Cupertino, CA or Austin, TX.