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Sr. Hardware Engineer - ML Acceleration

Amazon· Hardware Development
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Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (Cupertino, CA)$185.2k - $250kFull-timePosted yesterday

About the role

Hardware Design Engineer focused on definition, design, and validation of AWS next generation ML chips, cards, and server integration within Annapurna Labs. Leadership in PCIe/SerDes interfaces and cross-boundary collaboration to deliver optimized, scalable ML acceleration hardware for AWS datacenters.

Responsibilities

  • Definition, design and validation of AWS next generation ML Chips, Cards and server integration.
  • Lead in PCIe and SerDes topics at chip and PCB levels.
  • Design and optimization of hardware in data centers as part of the Machine Learning Acceleration team.
  • Provide leadership in applying new technologies to large scale server deployments.
  • Improve product performance, quality, and cost; drive tasks from start to completion.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with SD (SW) teams to define and implement diagnostics for hardware validation at component, interface, and system level.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Deep knowledge with PCIe interface Gen4 or above, electrical and functional at chip and PCB level
  • Deep understanding of Transmission line theory and Electromagnetics and its application in SerDes, single-ended signals, and parallel bus interfaces
  • Hands-on lab equipment skills (VNA, realtime/sampling scope) for electrical validation and characterization
  • Scripting skills to automate tests, logs parsing and data collection
  • Strong technical communication skills (verbal and written) to interface with cross-functional technical leads
  • Experience with Server HW designs, Design validation, Production tests and signal integrity of high speed interfaces
  • Knowledge of product development cycle from concept to mass production
  • Ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion
  • Ability to work cross functionally with SW team to define and implement diagnostics for hardware validation at component, interface, and system level
  • Experience with server (x86 / ARM) design or architecture

Skills

Required:PCIe Gen4+ interface designSerDes and high-speed signalingLab validation and characterizationScripting for test automationCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription) and Basic Life & AD&D insurance with option for Supplemental life plans
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • RSUs and sign-on payments as part of compensation
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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