Chip Design Engineer, Nitro Team

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 Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that underpins every AWS instance, to 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, Annapurna's products set the standard for the industry.Help design the chips that power the world's largest cloud!Join Annapurna Labs and take part in developing cutting-edge semiconductor products within a disruptive system architecture that fuels AWS Nitro - the technology behind millions of servers worldwide, including the infrastructure powering AWS's largest AI and machine learning workloads.As a Chip Design Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex hardware blocks and drive their design from specification through production, contributing to the hardware that powers Amazon Web Services - the world's most reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud platform, in an era where AI is driving unprecedented demand for compute, networking, and silicon innovation.Watch these videos to learn more about Annapurna Labs and the Nitro project:AWS re:Invent 2025 - Keynote with Peter DeSantis and Dave Brown: AWS re:Invent 2025 - Deep Dive into the AWS Nitro System job responsibilities* Own microarchitecture definition and implement logic blocks and data paths* RTL coding and debug using SystemVerilog, industry-standard tools, and AI-assisted development flows* Drive synthesis, timing analysis, and timing-closure activities to achieve high-performance, timing-clean designs* Participate in design reviews, sign-off processes, and tapeout preparation* Partner with Verification and Emulation teams on test plans, coverage reviews, and debug* Ensure quality and reliability validation* Cross-functional collaboration with Product Definition, Verification, Software, and Physical Design teamsBasic qualifications- BSc in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science- Hands-on experience in microarchitecture and RTL design (Verilog / SystemVerilog)- Fluent EnglishPreferred qualification - Knowledge of scripting languages including Python and Tcl- Experience collaborating with Verification teams- Familiarity with industry-standard protocols such as AXI, PCIe, Networking, Encryption, or Storage- Experience across the end-to-end chip development lifecycle, from design through validation and production- Familiarity with UVM-based verification environments- Strong communication and collaboration skillsOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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