Sr. Hardware Dev Engineer, Annapurna Labs

DescriptionAWS Utility Computing (UC) provides 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, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Additionally, this role may involve exposure to and experience with Amazon's growing suite of generative AI services and other cutting-edge cloud computing offerings across the AWS portfolio.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 looking for a Hardware Design Engineer with skills in both hardware and software. In this role you will be responsible for system design, validation and integration of hardware in the AWS fleet through its entire life cycle. You will work cross functionally with AWS monitoring teams, members of the Hardware Design team, and additional teams across AWS to improve quality and reliability of products operating in the fleet.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 teamAbout the TeamOur 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.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe 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 & Career GrowthWe’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 QualificationsBS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (EE / CE) and Minimum of 5 years of experience with High Speed design and system validationExperience with Schematic, PCB design and layout tools, Drive ODM HW development and testing and be part of the Production flow definition teamStrong knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals, power & signal integrity, and analog/digital circuits and able to drive component selection and validation of electrical, mechanical components, cablesWork with ODMs, IP Silicon vendors, memory vendors, and internal design teams on cross-boundary triaging, debugging, and resolving issues across organization.Hands-on lab equipment skills for electrical validation and characterization.Scripting skills to automate tests, logs parsing and data collection.Strong technical communication skills (verbal and written) to interface with cross-functional technical leads within and/or outside of the organization.Preferred QualificationsExperience with HW designs, validation and tests, and signal integrity of high speed interfaces PCIe Gen5/6, 25/50/100Gbps networking solutions.Knowledge of the product development cycle from concept to mass production.Define and Manage ODM Production testingAbility to work cross functionally with SW team to define and implement diagnostics for hardware validation at component, interface, and system levelCPU architecture experienceStrong analytical capabilitiesThe ability to work independently and drive tasks from start to completionAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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