Sr. GPU/Accelerator Hardware Development Engineer, Annapurna Labs

Amazon

Cupertino (CA)

On-site

USD 183,000 - 247,600

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is looking for a Sr. GPU/Accelerator Hardware Development Engineer at its Cupertino, CA location. This role involves leading hardware development projects for AI accelerator compute systems, requiring strong expertise in high-speed system design and electrical engineering.

The ideal candidate will have a BS or MS degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Amazon offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience with High-Speed system design and validation.
Strong knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals.
Experience with hardware development process and system development.

Responsibilities

System design, validation, and integration of hardware in the AWS fleet.
Cross-functional work with AWS teams to improve product quality and reliability.
Provide leadership in applying new technologies to server deployments.

Skills

High-Speed system design and validation

Schematic and layout tools

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Component selection and validation

Hardware development process

Education

BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Bench power supplies

High-speed oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

VNA’s

Thermal chambers

Job description

Sr. GPU/Accelerator Hardware Development Engineer, Annapurna Labs

Would you like to develop the Next Generation of AI accelerator compute systems? Lead bleeding‑edge HW development projects? Have you heard of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Project Rainer? This is the opportunity to be a part of a fast‑moving innovation team that is changing the world of AI at massive scale. At AWS Trainium we develop a complete vertical stack system, from our own Silicon to Hardware to Software and deploy directly to our customers in our own Data Centers.

Key job responsibilities

System design, validation, and integration of hardware in the AWS fleet through its entire life cycle.
Cross‑functional work with AWS monitoring teams, Hardware Design team, and additional teams across AWS to improve quality and reliability of products operating in the fleet.
Provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large‑scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world‑class customer experience and to improve performance, quality and cost.

Basic Qualifications

BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (EE / CE)
Minimum of 5 years of experience with High‑Speed system design and validation
Experience with Schematic and layout tools
Drive ODM HW development and testing and be part of the Production flow definition team
Strong knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals, power & signal integrity, and analog/digital circuits
Able to drive component selection and validation of electrical, mechanical components, cables
Experience with hardware development process and system development across full product life cycles
Experience using lab equipment such as bench power supplies, high‑speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, VNA’s, and thermal chambers
Experience with supply chain management

Preferred Qualifications

Lead end‑to‑end server hardware development lifecycle from Concept, Architecture, Design, Validation and Production
Drive PCB board design for server motherboards, accelerator carrier boards, and high‑speed interconnect boards
Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and system software teams to enable optimal hardware/software co‑design
Improve compute density, power efficiency, and network bandwidth utilization
Drive root‑cause analysis for hardware issues during validation and production

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

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 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.