The ECAD Application Development Engineer role at Amazon Lab126 focuses on customizing and extending the Cadence suite of applications used in hardware engineering. The team is at the intersection of hardware design and artificial intelligence, aiming to integrate AI/ML technologies into traditional CAD workflows. This position involves leading the functional design and support of ECAD applications while enabling intelligent automation and design assistance. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to enhance engineering tools and processes.

• 4+ years of software development experience
• Experience with Java and scripting languages like Perl, Python, Unix shell scripts, VBA and MS Excel
• 3+ years of work experience with Electronic Design Automation tools
• Design experience using EDA tools such as OrCAD, System Capture, Allegro PCB, and Pulse PDM
• Development experience using SKILL and Tcl
• Fluency in AI/ML/LLM technologies and their practical applications in software development and automation
• BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with machine learning frameworks like AWS Bedrock, TensorFlow, or PyTorch
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI capabilities into traditional engineering workflows

• Maintain and support the Cadence suite of applications including OrCAD, Allegro, System Capture, and Pulse
• Design, develop, implement, and support Cadence extensions, features, and customizations
• Explore and implement AI/ML-powered features for intelligent design review, automated design generation, and design optimization
• Support, enhance, and develop integrations with PDM/PLM toolsets and workflows
• Develop custom OrCAD workflows and process automations
• Develop automations using Tcl/SKILL scripting
• Collaborate with AI/ML teams to integrate large language models and machine learning capabilities into ECAD workflows
• Provide subject matter expertise on Cadence toolset and ECAD data management
• Diagnose and solve a range of issues including software deployment, platform interoperability, and EDA systems
• Interact with business customers to understand and document their business processes and requirements
• Create business requirements documents, system configuration documents, detailed functional design documents, test plans and test cases, user training documents, and implementation documents

• 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.