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 Machine Learning servers. This role involves working on custom chips and accelerators that drive innovation in cloud solutions. The engineer will collaborate with RTL and logic designers to ensure high design quality while making critical trade-offs. The position requires expertise in physical design methodologies and tools to tackle complex challenges in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

• 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 either 7nm, 14/16nm, 20nm, or 28nm.
• Deep understanding of sign-off activities including timing, IR/EM, and physical verification.
• Experience in mentoring, leading, or managing junior engineers.
• Expertise using CAD tools such as Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or Synopsys.
• 4+ years in integrating IP and specifying IP requirements in the physical domain.
• Thorough knowledge of device physics and custom/semi-custom implementation techniques.
• Experience solving physical design challenges across various technologies such as DDR and PCIe.

• 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 to enhance design efficiency.
• Evaluate third-party IP and provide recommendations based on analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with other physical design engineers and RTL/Arch teams.

• 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.