Sr. Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs

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

Job summary

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to define, design and validate next-generation ML chips, cards, and server integration. You will lead PCIe and Serdes topics and contribute to scalable datacenter hardware platforms.

The role requires extensive ASIC/digital design, RF/analog experience, and wireless systems knowledge, with emphasis on verification, automation, and post-silicon readiness. Collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of ASIC implementation, synthesis, STA and physical design in deep sub-micron nodes (16nm or smaller) experience.
• 7+ years of digital design in communication systems experience.
• 7+ years of full-custom analog or RF layout experience.
• 7+ years of wireless communications systems and implementation experience.
• 8+ years of creating and maintaining automation frameworks for Post-Silicon Flow experience.
• 7+ years of verification in communication systems experience.
• 5+ years of UVM, C, System C, and scripting experience.
• 3+ years of emulation experience.
• Knowledge of UVM and Matlab.
• Knowledge of implementing chips with multiple power islands and power gating.
• Knowledge of multiple access systems including OFDMA, TDMA, and CDMA.
• Knowledge of end-to-end network system architecture from wireless physical layer to application endpoints.
• Knowledge of serial protocols including SPI, I2C, I3C, and UART.
• Experience with Agile, TDD, CI, and Git.
• Experience developing PHY/MAC layer HW/SW targeting SoCs, FPGAs, and general-purpose processors.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and key deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and validation of AWS next-generation ML chips, cards and server integration.
• Lead the development and optimization of PCIe and Serdes topics for scalable datacenter deployments.
• Deliver high-quality hardware designs with attention to performance, power, and cost targets.

Skills

ASIC implementation

Digital design

Wireless communications

Verification

C / SystemC / scripting

Emulation

Python

Embedded C

MATLAB

PHY/MAC HW/SW

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C

SystemC

Job description

Description

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with role in the definition, design and validation of AWS next generation ML Chips, Cards and server integration. As a senior member of our hardware team, you will have the outstanding and meaningful opportunity to participate in the design and execution of all PCIe and Serdes topics, with the goal of creating and customized platforms that fit within AWS datacenter’s world leading technology.

As a member of the Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers. You’ll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server 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 high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your 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.

About The Team

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Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of ASIC implementation, synthesis, STA and physical design in deep sub-micron nodes (16nm or smaller) experience
• 7+ years of digital design in communication systems experience
• 7+ years of full-custom analog or RF layout experience
• 7+ years of wireless communications systems and implementation experience
• 8+ years of creating and maintaining automation frameworks for Post-Silicon Flow experience
• 7+ years of verification in communication systems experience
• 5+ years of UVM, C, System C, and scripting experience
• 3+ years of emulation experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of UVM and Matlab
• Knowledge of implementing chips with multiple power islands and power gating
• Knowledge of multiple access systems including OFDMA, TDMA, and CDMA
• Knowledge of end-to-end network system architecture from wireless physical layer to application endpoints
• Knowledge of serial protocols including SPI, I2C, I3C, and UART
• Knowledge of Python and Embedded C programming
• Experience in communication theory, OFDM, MIMO, Digital/Wireless Communication Systems or RF engineering
• Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, DVB-S2 / DVB-C, or related broadband wireless standards
• Experience leading or solely developing methodology and scripts for physical synthesis
• Experience taping out chips that have gone into high volume production
• Experience developing products for volume production
• Experience low power design techniques
• Experience delivering products to volume production
• Experience in modem L1/L2 algorithms development and architectures
• Experience in developing link and system level simulators using MATLAB, Python, or C++
• Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB, Python, or Pearl
• Experience with Agile, TDD, BDD, CI, and Git
• Experience developing PHY/MAC layer HW/SW targeting SoCs, FPGAs, and general-purpose processors
• Experience leading technical initiatives and key deliverables
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Experience in Bare Metal Environment development, including linker scripts, page tables and NVIC

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience in RTL coding and debug, as well as performance, power, area analysis and trade-offs
• Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools
• Experience with SOC bring-up and post-silicon validation

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.

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USA, CA, Cupertino - 183,000.00 - 247,600.00 USD annually

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

Company

Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.

Job ID: A10464170