Sr. Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs
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
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.
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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Deep knowledge with PCIe interface Gen4 or above, both Electrical and Functional at the chip level and at the PCB level.
- Deep understanding of Transmission line theory and Electromagnetics and its application in SerDes, Single-ended signal and parallel bus interfaces. * Work with ODMs, IP Silicon vendors, component suppliers and internal design teams on cross-boundary triaging, debugging, and resolving issues.
- Hands-on lab equipment skills (VNA, Realtime scope, Sampling scope and its accessories) 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 QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Server HW designs, Design validation, Production tests and signal integrity of high speed interfaces.
- Knowledge of the product development cycle from concept to mass production.
- Strong analytical capabilities
- The ability to work independently and drive tasks from start to completion
- Ability to work cross functionally with SW team to define and implement diagnostics for hardware validation at component, interface, and system level
- Experience with server (x86 / ARM) design or architecture
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