Software Development Engineer II, Post Silicon Validation
AmazonSoftware Development Engineer II, Post Silicon Validation
AmazonLocation
Austin, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/10/2026
Compensation
$143,700 - $194,400 per year
Job description
The Validation Engineer role at Annapurna Labs focuses on validating next-generation machine learning accelerators that support AWS's cloud computing infrastructure. The position involves working in a dynamic environment with a team of experts to tackle complex technical challenges. The engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality and performance of AI/ML accelerators throughout the product development lifecycle. This includes collaboration with various teams to bridge hardware and software domains.
Requirements
- Strong programming skills in Python, Lua, C/C++, Rust, or Go.
- A solid understanding of computer architecture.
- Experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
- Validation experience in areas such as PCIe, HBM, GPUs, or ML hardware architecture.
- Familiarity with the validation lifecycle from RTL simulation to silicon failure analysis.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive validation strategies and detailed test plans.
- Execute complex test plans from RTL simulation and emulation environments.
- Conduct hands-on silicon bring-up and debug in the lab.
- Validate ML accelerator performance, accuracy, and reliability.
- Build test infrastructure and automated regression frameworks for efficient validation.
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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