Sr. Engineer, Silicon Validation , Annapurna Labs
Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.•2h ago
United StatesOnsite$159.2K–$247.6KFull-timeSenior Level6+ yrs exp
H-1B verified · 2310 LCAs
- As a Sr ASIC validation engineer on our team, you will independently lead the SW driven early stages test development for our Trainium and Inferentia AI acceleration engines , drive the testing strategy at the sub system/ system level, drive functional and performance pre silicon verification and ensure silicon quality. You will tackle complex problems rooted across hardware and software domains, develop innovative validation methodologies
- set the standard for engineering excellence across our organization. This role requires a unique combination of deep technical expertise in in HW/SW concurrent verification methodologies and strategies as well as excellent knowledge and understanding of our AI acceleration engines architecture and design. The role requires coordination across teams
- the ability to navigate ambiguity during silicon development cycles. You will mentor junior and senior engineers, influence architectural decisions that impact multiple chip generations
- ensure our custom silicon meets the highest standards of quality and reliability. Key job responsibilities - Develop, run and debug SW based testing primarily for the pre silicon validation of the compute and AI acceleration engines - Develop unit testing as well as end to end testing, varying simple single engine operations as well as entire neural network layers. - Focus on early development of testing, finding early bugs and supporting quick ramp of fully compiled software (aka Neuron) testing on emulation - Contribute and debug over multiple layers of the stack for test development – from RTL through firmware, software and testbench development - Re-use and scale verification infra across pre-Si and emulation teams. - Closely collaborate with Architects, Chip design, chip verification, post silicon validation and software teams. - Drive strategic technical decision across the different verification teams and the different stages of verification for our Trainium and Inferentia product lines - Mentor both junior and Senior verification engineers and drive the team’s technical growth as well as individual member’s growth
- 6+ years of experience working as verification or chip design engineer - 2+ years of experience in HW/SW co-design-based testing - Proven experience developing SW based tests for ML accelerator SOC - 3+ years experience working on the verification of AI acceleration engines - Computer architecture and AI acceleration HW architecture knowledge - Deep understanding of hardware verification methodologies and coverage analysis - Experience testing on emulation platforms
- Masters in computer Science, Electrical Engineering
- related field - Deep understanding of hardware verification methodologies and coverage analysis - Experience developing validation frameworks, test automation infrastructure
- debug tools - Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership on technical investments and priorities Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
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- 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
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, CA, Cupertino - 183,000.00 - 247,600.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
Required skills
ASICvalidationHW/SW co-designMLcomputer architectureAI accelerationverification methodologiestest automationdebug tools