The Validation Engineer role at Annapurna Labs focuses on validating next-generation machine learning accelerators that support AWS's cloud infrastructure. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with top industry professionals to ensure high standards of quality and performance. The position involves bridging hardware and software domains to deliver exceptional results in AI/ML acceleration. Your contributions will directly impact how customers utilize machine learning technologies.

• Strong programming skills in Python, Lua, C/C++, Rust, Go, or similar languages.
• A solid understanding of computer architecture.
• Experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with firmware development including BIOS, BMC, and drivers.
• Validation experience in areas such as PCIe, HBM, GPUs, neural networks, or CI/CD.
• Familiarity with the validation lifecycle from RTL simulation to silicon failure analysis.

• Develop comprehensive validation strategies and detailed test plans covering functional, performance, power, and stress testing.
• Execute complex test plans from RTL simulation and emulation environments through physical silicon validation.
• Conduct hands-on silicon bring-up and debug in the lab using various testing equipment.
• Validate ML accelerator performance, accuracy, and reliability using real-world neural network workloads.
• Build test infrastructure, CI/CD, and automated regression frameworks for efficient validation.
• Collaborate with architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to triage failures and drive root cause analysis.
• Review test results, identify patterns, and provide feedback to improve design quality and validation coverage.
• Support production systems in AWS data centers and address field issues as they arise.

• 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.