SOC Level Physical Design Engineer, Annapurna Labs; AWS

SOC Top Level Physical Design Engineer, Annapurna Labs

Annapurna Labs designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.

Custom SoCs (System on Chip) live at the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers. As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers including AWS Inferentia, Trainium Systems (our custom designed machine learning inference and training datacenter servers). Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure;

we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies. We’re looking for an ASIC Physical Design Engineer to help us trail-blaze new technologies and architectures, while ensuring high design quality and making the right trade-offs.

• Drive full chip floorplan, placement, integration, PV signoff and tapeout
• Collaborate with FE team to understand RTL and drive physical aspects early in design cycle
• Define, execute and optimize next-generation physical verification and integration methodologies using industry-standard EDA tools (FC, Calibre, IC Validator)
• Perform DRC (Design Rule Checking), LVS (Layout vs. Schematic), PERC (Programmable Electrical Rule Check) verification
• Debug and resolve physical verification issues in collaboration with layout and design teams
• Interface with foundries for MT form, rule deck updates and violation waivers; develop and maintain verification runsets and methodologies
• Mentor junior engineers on physical verification methodologies and closure

• Experience scripting with Python, Perl, Bash or Power Shell
• BS + 10yrs or MS + 7yrs in EE/CS, or related field
• 5+ years in physical verification for advanced technology nodes
• Design Flow Knowledge:
  Understanding of backend physical design flows for chip-top/subsystems (FC/Innovus)
• Expert knowledge of industry-standard physical verification tools (Calibre, IC Validator, PVS)
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and design rules
• Proven track record of successful tape-outs
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

• Experience in mentoring, leading, or managing more junior engineers
• Experience with integration and verification in advanced nodes [5nm or below]
• Knowledge of custom and digital design flows
• Expertise with DFM (Design for Manufacturing) methodologies
• Expertise in reliability verification (ESD, EM, IR drop)
• Experience solving physical design challenges across various technologies such as DDR, PCIe, fabrics etc.
• Experience in extraction of design parameters, QOR metrics, and analyzing trends

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state and local laws and Company policies.

The base salary range for this position is USD  -  annually for Cupertino, CA and USD  -  annually for Austin, TX. Compensation also includes sign-on payments, restricted stock units (RSUs) and benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..