Sr Cloud Hardware Development Engineer - Manufacturing Test Engineering, Annapurna Labs

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Sign-on payments

RSUs

Job summary

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc. is expanding its AI hardware test organization in Austin, TX. We seek Systems Test Engineers, Test Development Engineers, and Manufacturing Test Engineers to own the entire test lifecycle—from test plans to deployment in mass production.

Ideal candidates combine strong programming skills with hardware systems-level understanding and a commitment to quality. You will collaborate with hardware designers and software engineers to ensure robust test coverage across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience building test automation frameworks and tools.
• Experience in a Linux or Unix environment.
• 5+ years of integration, testing and automation experience.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++.
• Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware.
• Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute comprehensive test plans for AI hardware systems from prototype through mass production
• Design and develop automated test suites and frameworks using Python, C/C++, and shell scripting
• Own the deployment and maintenance of test solutions in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Drive system-level testing covering hardware, firmware, and software integration
• Debug complex issues across hardware/software boundaries and perform failure analysis
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to optimize and scale test deployment globally
• Analyze test results and provide data-driven recommendations for product quality improvements
• Develop and maintain clear test documentation and procedures for manufacturing teams

Skills

Python

C/C++

Java

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related field

Tools

Shell scripting

Test automation frameworks

Job description

Description

Shape the future of AI infrastructure! Join AWS as we scale our Manufacturing Test Engineering team developing comprehensive testing solutions for our innovative AI acceleration hardware, deployed across our global server fleet.

Description

Shape the future of AI infrastructure! Join AWS as we scale our Manufacturing Test Engineering team developing comprehensive testing solutions for our innovative AI acceleration hardware, deployed across our global server fleet.

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS) designs hardware and software that accelerates innovation. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable breakthrough performance in cloud computing, helping customers solve previously impossible challenges.

We're rapidly expanding our AI Hardware Test Organization and seeking talented Systems Test Engineers, Test Development Engineers, and Manufacturing Test Engineers. In this role, you'll own the entire test lifecycle - from creating test plans and developing test suites to validating and deploying tests in high-volume manufacturing. You'll ensure our AI hardware systems meet the highest quality standards through rigorous testing methodologies.

You'll work closely with hardware designers, software engineers, and operations teams throughout the product development cycle. Your expertise in test development and system-level validation will be crucial for ensuring product quality from early prototypes through mass production. The ideal candidate combines strong programming skills with hardware systems-level understanding and a dedication to quality.

Key job responsibilities

• Create and execute comprehensive test plans for AI hardware systems from prototype through mass production
• Design and develop automated test suites and frameworks using Python, C/C++, and shell scripting
• Own the deployment and maintenance of test solutions in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Drive system-level testing covering hardware, firmware, and software integration
• Debug complex issues across hardware/software boundaries and perform failure analysis
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners to optimize and scale test deployment globally
• Analyze test results and provide data-driven recommendations for product quality improvements
• Develop and maintain clear test documentation and procedures for manufacturing teams

A day in the life

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience building test automation frameworks and tools
• Experience in a Linux or Unix environment
• 5+ years of integration, testing and automation experience
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++
• Experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware
• Experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and diagnostic
• Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
• Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations or sourcing environments
• Experience with performance and stress testing methods and frameworks

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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.

USA, TX, Austin - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

Company

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.

Job ID: A10452139