Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs
AmazonHardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs
AmazonLocation
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
$136,000 - $212,800 per year
Job description
The Hardware Design Engineer will play a key role in defining, designing, and validating AWS's next generation ML Chips, Cards, and server integration. As a senior member of the hardware team, the engineer will focus on PCIe and Serdes topics to create customized platforms for AWS data centers. This position involves working with cutting-edge technologies and requires a commitment to delivering high-quality performance and cost-effective solutions. The role is part of the Machine Learning Acceleration team, which aims to enhance the customer experience through innovative hardware design.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Experience identifying bugs in architecture, algorithms, functionality, and performance with strong overall debugging skills
- Experience verifying at multiple levels of logic from IP blocks to SoCs to full system testing
- Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field is preferred
- Experience with formal verification techniques including abstraction and end-to-end checking
- Experience with ARM and various DSP ISAs
- Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G NR), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, or related broadband wireless standards
- Experience with industry standard tools and scripting languages (Python or Perl) for automation
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design and execution of PCIe and Serdes topics for AWS hardware solutions
- Lead the design and optimization of hardware in AWS data centers
- Apply new technologies to large scale server deployments
- Continuously seek ways to improve product performance, quality, and cost
- Collaborate with thought leaders in multiple technology areas
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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