The role of Lead Hardware Design Engineer involves developing the next generation of AI accelerator compute systems as part of the AWS Trainium Machine Learning Acceleration team. This position focuses on system design, validation, and integration of hardware within AWS data centers. The team is engaged in a significant $11 billion initiative, Project Rainier, which aims to enhance AI infrastructure. Candidates will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with various teams to improve product performance and reliability.

• BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (EE / CE)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with high-speed system design and validation
• Experience with schematic and layout tools
• Strong knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals, power and signal integrity, and analog/digital circuits
• Experience using lab equipment such as bench power supplies, high-speed oscilloscopes, and thermal chambers

• Lead system design and optimization of hardware in AWS data centers
• Drive ODM hardware development and testing as part of the production flow definition team
• Collaborate with silicon, firmware, and system software teams for optimal hardware/software co-design
• Drive end-to-end server hardware development lifecycle from concept to production
• Conduct root cause analysis for hardware issues during validation and production

• 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.