The Hardware Design Engineer role at AWS focuses on the definition, design, and validation of next-generation ML chips, cards, and server integration. As part of the Machine Learning Acceleration team, you will lead the design and optimization of hardware for AWS data centers, ensuring high performance and quality. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to innovative cloud solutions. You will collaborate with experts across various technology areas to enhance product performance and cost-effectiveness.

• 7+ years of ASIC implementation, synthesis, STA and physical design in deep sub-micron nodes (16nm or smaller) experience
• 7+ years of digital design in communication systems experience
• 7+ years of full-custom analog or RF layout experience
• 7+ years of wireless communications systems and implementation experience
• 8+ years of creating and maintaining automation frameworks for Post-Silicon Flow experience
• 7+ years of verification in communication systems experience
• 5+ years of UVM, C, System C, and scripting experience
• 3+ years of emulation experience
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of UVM and Matlab
• Knowledge of implementing chips with multiple power islands and power gating
• Knowledge of multiple access systems including OFDMA, TDMA, and CDMA
• Knowledge of end-to-end network system architecture from wireless physical layer to application endpoints
• Knowledge of serial protocols including SPI, I2C, I3C, and UART
• Knowledge of Python and Embedded C programming
• Experience in communication theory, OFDM, MIMO, Digital/Wireless Communication Systems or RF engineering
• Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G), WiMAX, 802.11ad, microwave backhaul, DVB-S2 / DVB-C, or related broadband wireless standards
• Experience leading or solely developing methodology and scripts for physical synthesis
• Experience taping out chips that have gone into high volume production
• Experience developing products for volume production
• Experience low power design techniques
• Experience delivering products to volume production
• Experience in modem L1/L2 algorithms development and architectures
• Experience in developing link and system level simulators using MATLAB, Python, or C++
• Experience in test setup automation using MATLAB, Python, or Pearl
• Experience with Agile, TDD, BDD, CI, and Git
• Experience developing PHY/MAC layer HW/SW targeting SoCs, FPGAs, and general-purpose processors
• Experience leading technical initiatives and key deliverables
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation
• Experience in Bare Metal Environment development, including linker scripts, page tables and NVIC
• Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience in RTL coding and debug, as well as performance, power, area analysis and trade-offs
• Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools
• Experience with SOC bring-up and post-silicon validation

• Participate in the design and execution of all PCIe and Serdes topics.
• 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.
• Ensure a world-class customer experience through hardware innovations.

• 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.