Amazon Lab126 is seeking a Senior Pre-Silicon Performance Validation Engineer to join the team responsible for innovative SoCs that power Echo devices. This role focuses on validating and verifying the performance of complex silicon designs during the pre-silicon phase. The engineer will ensure that chip designs meet performance, power, and functionality requirements before tape-out. The position requires collaboration with various teams to optimize performance and establish best practices.

• 7+ years of UVM, C, System C, and scripting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 7+ years of experience
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog, or similar languages for test automation and performance modeling
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools including RTL simulators, emulation platforms, and performance analysis tools
• Deep understanding of digital design principles, timing analysis, and power management techniques

• Design and execute comprehensive validation strategies for silicon performance during the pre-silicon phase using RTL simulations, emulation platforms, and virtual prototypes
• Develop test plans that verify performance against design specifications before tape-out
• Create and maintain validation infrastructure including test benches, performance models, simulation environments, and automated validation frameworks
• Identify performance bottlenecks through simulation and analysis, working with design teams to implement optimization strategies before tape-out
• Establish validation methodologies and best practices that can be adopted across the organization

• 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.