Sr. Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Engineer, Annapurna Labs, Machine Learning Hardware

Amazon; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Signal Integrity/Power Integrity Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in designing next-generation machine learning ASICs. This position offers the chance to engage in high-speed channel simulations and optimize PCB layouts, ensuring top-notch performance and reliability. Work alongside a diverse team dedicated to mentorship and knowledge-sharing, where your contributions will directly impact innovative cloud solutions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to tackle complex engineering challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of SI concepts and strong analytical skills.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools for high-speed designs.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end high-speed channel simulations for signal integrity.
• Collaborate with teams to define optimal PCB layouts and manufacturing feasibility.

Skills

Signal Integrity analysis

Power Integrity analysis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ADS

MATLAB

Cadence

HFSS

Job description

Sr. Signal Integrity / Power Integrity Engineer, Annapurna Labs, Machine Learning Hardware

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS) 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 Senior SI/PI Engineer (Signal Integrity and Power Integrity) who will play a key role in the definition, design and validation of AWS next generation machine learning ASICs. As a senior member of our hardware team, you will have a meaningful opportunity to participate in the design and execution of all SI related topics, with the goal of creating and customized platforms that fit within AWS datacenter’s world leading technology.

Candidates will be successful in this role with these skills:

1. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams.
2. Decisive, yet collaborative, approach, balancing technical constraints with business and manufacturing considerations.
3. Problem-solving mindset, able to troubleshoot and resolve SI/PI-related challenges efficiently.

Key job responsibilities

1. Perform end-to-end high-speed channel simulations to ensure signal integrity across complex designs.
2. Conduct SI/PI analysis to optimize PCB layouts, minimizing losses and signal degradation.
3. Utilize simulation tools such as ADS, MATLAB, Cadence, HFSS, and others to evaluate performance and troubleshoot issues.
4. Work with PCIe protocols and equalization techniques (DFE, CTLE, FFE) to optimize high-speed interfaces.
5. Analyze clock distribution and jitter, ensuring signal timing and integrity across designs.
6. Collaborate with PCB layout and hardware design teams to define optimal stack-ups and trade-offs for manufacturing feasibility and performance.
7. Identify and mitigate PCB manufacturing issues, ensuring high production yield and reliability.
8. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware design, validation, and product engineering, to align on requirements and trade-offs.

About the team

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

1. Deep understanding of SI concepts and strong analytical skills in signal and power integrity.
2. Hands-on experience with simulation tools such as ADS, MATLAB, Cadence, HFSS, and others.
3. Proficiency in high-speed channel simulations, including system-level modeling and validation.
4. Experience with PCIe protocols and equalization methods (DFE, CTLE, FFE).
5. Knowledge of clock distribution and jitter analysis for high-speed designs.
6. Expertise in PCB layout and board manufacturing processes, including identifying and mitigating potential issues.
7. Hands-on experience in stack-up design, including dielectric material selection, impedance control, and layer optimization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience in power integrity analysis and power delivery network (PDN) optimization.
2. Familiarity with high-speed design compliance testing and validation methodologies.
3. Knowledge of EMC/EMI mitigation techniques.

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