Sr. Physical Design Methodology Engineer, Annapurna Labs at Annapurna Labs

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry
As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services
Additionally, this role may involve exposure to and experience with Amazon's growing suite of generative AI services and other cutting-edge cloud computing offerings across the AWS portfolio.Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) 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.Amazon Web Services provides a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world
We have data center locations in the U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Japan, and customers across all industries.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 Methodology Engineer to help us trail-blaze new technologies and architectures, while ensuring high design quality and making the right trade-offs.Key job responsibilitiesDefine, develop and deploy innovative physical design methodologies (RTL2GDS) and CAD flows for ML Accelerator chips in advanced nodesDrive improvement in RTL2GDS flows/methodology for PPA and TAT improvementsCreate Dashboard and Central reports for project tracking and visualizing QoR/statsFine tune cloud infrastructure to improve turnaround times for physical design work.Interface directly with RTL, Physical Design, Package Design, DFT and other teams to improve methodologies and efficiencies and drive efforts to resolution.Work with EDA tool vendors to evaluate new methods, solve bugs, improve usability, etc.Drive setting up RTL2GDS flows for new nodes, run regressions, quality assurance checksAbout the teamAbout the teamOur team is dedicated to supporting new members
We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship
Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews
We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.Diverse ExperiencesAWS values diverse experiences
Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply
If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.About AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform
We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Inclusive Team CultureHere at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious
Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences
Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Work/Life BalanceWe value work-life harmony
Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture
When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.Mentorship & Career GrowthWe’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer
That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Basic qualifications- BS + 10yrs or MS + 7yrs in EE/CS- 5+ years of experience in developing physical design methodology or CAD flows in synthesis, PNR, and sign-off areas for advanced technology nodes
- Proficient in programming/scripting languages (Perl, Python, C++)- Solid understanding of ASIC physical design, and methodologies including synthesis, place and route, STA, IR, formal and physical verification
- Demonstrated level of expertise in PD tools such as Innovus, ICC2, Fusion Compiler, STA, and Sign-Off
- Proven track record of delivering metric driven PPA flow development and support.Preferred qualification - Expertise in high-performance, low-power physical design, and implementation techniques with industry standard synthesis, PnR, or Signoff tools.- Excellent programming skills in languages like Python, Perl, TCL, Shell, etc
Good understanding of algorithms with emphasis on optimizing algorithms
- Knowledge of cutting-edge technology nodes across foundries- Experience in evaluating multiple vendor solutions and driving tool decisions.- Knowledge of creating dashboards and status reports for various EDA tool outputs, QOR metrics and analyzing trends (synthesis, pnr, signoff etc)- Experience with machine learning- Excellent verbal and written communications- Ability to work in dynamic work environment with changing needs and requirements- Ability to provide mentorship, guidance to junior engineers and be a effective team player- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this roleAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit 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
Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position
These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets
The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market
Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Amazon is a total compensation company
Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
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