Sr. Physical Design Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Sr. Physical Design Engineer for the Amazon Leo project in San Diego to drive architectural feasibility and physical implementation across RTL and back-end flows. You will evaluate IP, optimize power-perf-area, and collaborate with RTL/Arch teams to deliver high‑quality SOCs for satellite communications.

The role emphasizes leadership in physical design methodology and multi‑site teamwork, with a strong focus on modern CMOS nodes and AI‑assisted flows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in ASIC implementation, i.e., synthesis, STA and working with DFT, P&R for deep sub‑micron nodes.

Responsibilities

• Work with RTL/logic designers to drive architectural feasibility studies, explore power-performance-area tradeoffs for physical design closure
• Drive IO/Core block physical implementation through synthesis, floor planning, bus / pin planning, place and route, power/clock distribution, congestion analysis, timing closure, IR drop analysis, physical verification, ECO and sign-off
• Develop physical design methodologies while embracing AI flow
• Evaluate 3rd party IP and provide recommendations
• Be a highly-valued member of our start‑up like team through excellent collaboration and teamwork with other physical design engineers as well as with the RTL/Arch. Teams

Skills

ASIC implementation

Synthesis

STA

DFT

Place & Route

Power analysis

Collaboration

AI/ML flows

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CE/CS

Master's in EE/Communications

Tools

UPF flow

Job description

Sr. Physical Design Engineer, Amazon Leo

Job ID: 10520805 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Amazon Leo is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.

Be part of Amazon Leo’s sub‑team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Key job responsibilities

• Work with RTL/logic designers to drive architectural feasibility studies, explore power-performance-area tradeoffs for physical design closure
• Drive IO/Core block physical implementation through synthesis, floor planning, bus / pin planning, place and route, power/clock distribution, congestion analysis, timing closure, IR drop analysis, physical verification, ECO and sign-off
• Develop physical design methodologies while embracing AI flow
• Evaluate 3rd party IP and provide recommendations
• Be a highly-valued member of our start‑up like team through excellent collaboration and teamwork with other physical design engineers as well as with the RTL/Arch. Teams

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• 7+ years of experience in ASIC implementation, i.e., synthesis, STA and working with DFT, P&R for deep sub‑micron nodes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field
• Experience using managed ML/AI solutions
• 10+ years of experience in ASIC implementation.
• Experience of working with RFA team integrating RF/Analog/Mixed signal blocks with digital top flows.
• Strong exposure to UPF flow for low power design.
• Experience of working in multi‑site/multi‑team environment.

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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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, CA, San Diego - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

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