Sr. Physical Design Engineer, Annapurna Labs
AmazonSr. Physical Design Engineer, Annapurna Labs
AmazonLocation
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/28/2026
Compensation
$159,200 - $247,600 per year
Job description
The ASIC Physical Design Engineer will be part of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team at Annapurna Labs, focusing on the design and optimization of hardware for AWS data centers. This role involves working on custom chips and accelerators that support machine learning inference and training. The engineer will collaborate closely with RTL and logic designers to ensure high design quality while navigating complex trade-offs. The position requires a strong background in ASIC physical design and a commitment to innovation in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- 8 years of experience with a BS or 6 years with an MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
- Experience scripting with Python, Perl, Bash, or PowerShell.
- 6+ years in ASIC Physical Design from RTL-to-GDSII in 7nm, 14/16nm, 20nm, or 28nm technologies.
- Expertise in using EDA tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys.
Responsibilities
- Work with RTL and logic designers to drive architectural feasibility studies.
- Explore power-performance-area tradeoffs for physical design closure.
- Drive IO/Core subsystem/block physical implementation through various design processes.
- Develop physical design methodologies and evaluate third-party IP.
- Collaborate effectively with other physical design engineers and RTL/Architecture teams.
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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