DFT Engineer

Annapurna Labs, an Amazon team, designs and delivers high-end, custom silicon at the heart of AWS. Our chips don't just support the cloud — they define it. From Trainium, the purpose-built ML accelerator driving the next wave of AI innovation, to Graviton, the Arm-based server processor redefining price-performance for compute workloads, to Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that underpins every AWS instance — Annapurna's products set the standard for the industry.

Founded by industry veterans and operating as a fabless semiconductor company within AWS, Annapurna Labs combines the agility of a startup with the scale of the world's largest cloud provider. Our engineers work with cutting-edge technologies to innovate and shape the future of cloud computing- designing the leading-edge semiconductor products that power Amazon's infrastructure. Here, you'll experience a fast-paced environment with continuous learning opportunities and the chance to develop next-generation platforms.

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Invent 2025 - AWS Graviton Reducing design for test (DFT) effort with Tessent Streaming Scan Network (SSN) - Dan Trock, Amazon Key job responsibilities
* Design and implement advanced Design-for-Test (DFT) architectures for complex semiconductor platforms
* Develop high-quality test and debug patterns ensuring robust performance
* Conduct comprehensive static timing analysis across multiple DFT modes
* Verify intricate DFT logic and components with precision and creativity
* Support silicon bring-up and device diagnostic processesA day in the life

Your day will be filled with complex problem-solving and collaborative innovation. You'll work alongside world-class DFT engineers in a dynamic environment, developing semiconductor technologies that support global cloud infrastructure. Our team thrives on creativity, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

About the team

We are a passionate group of engineers committed to pushing technological boundaries. Our team values diverse perspectives, collaborative problem-solving, and transformative innovation. We believe that breakthrough technologies emerge when talented individuals from varied backgrounds come together with a shared vision.

Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent- 4+ years of experience in a semiconductor company as a DFT engineer

Preferred qualification

- Experience with chip design, Verilog and System Verilog

- Experience with scan insertion tools, ATPG, gate-level simulations
- Advanced knowledge of verification platforms including UVM test bench, FPGA, and emulator environments
- Advanced scripting skills in Perl/Tcl Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.