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Software Development Engineer II, Post Silicon Validation

Amazon

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/10/2026

Compensation

$143,700 - $194,400 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.1% approval+9% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

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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