We are looking for candidates with
Strong programming skills (Python, Lua, C/C++, Rust, Go, etc)
A solid understanding of computer architecture
Experience with AWS services, cloud infrastructure, firmware development (BIOS, BMC, drivers)
Validation experience in any of these areas: PCIe, HBM, GPUs, neural networks, ML HW architecture, and/or CI/CD
Familiarity with the validation lifecycle from RTL simulation (SystemVerilog/UVM, VCS, Questa, Xcelium) and emulation (Palladium, Zebu, Veloce) through silicon failure analysis and debug
A day in the life
Developing comprehensive validation strategies and detailed test plans covering functional, performance, power, and stress testing from silicon bring-up to product release
Executing complex test plans from RTL simulation and emulation environments through physical silicon validation
Conducting hands-on silicon bring-up and debug in the lab using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Validating ML accelerator performance, accuracy, and reliability using real-world neural network workloads
Building test infrastructure, CI/CD, and automated regression frameworks to enable efficient validation at scale
Collaborating across architecture, design, firmware, and software teams to triage failures and drive root cause analysis to closure
Reviewing test results, identifying patterns, and providing feedback to improve design quality and validation coverage
Supporting production systems in AWS data centers and addressing field issues as they arise
3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one software programming language
3+ years of hands-on post-silicon validation or system validation engineering experience
Strong programming skills (Python, Lua, C/C++, Rust) for production-quality test code
Experience developing and executing validation test plans for complex SoCs, CPUs, or accelerators
Hands-on lab experience with hardware bring-up and debug equipment
Solid understanding of computer architecture and digital design principles
Proficiency with Linux environments, Git, and SSH
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex hardware/software issues
3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Knowledge of AWS or cloud technologies
Experience building automated test frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Deep domain expertise in PCIe (Gen4/Gen5/Gen6) or HBM2/HBM3
Experience with ML hardware architectures, neural network accelerators, or GPU validation
Hands-on experience with emulation platforms (Palladium, Zebu, Veloce)
Firmware development experience (BIOS, BMC, drivers)
Experience with EDA simulation tools and SystemVerilog/UVM testbenches
Track record of leading validation efforts and mentoring engineers
Highly motivated self-starter comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments
A systems thinker who understands the full validation lifecycle—from RTL simulation and emulation test bench development through silicon failure analysis and debug.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually
