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Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration, Annapurna Labs

Amazon

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

$136,000 - $212,800 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
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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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