Sr. Hardware Engineer - Interconnects, Annapurna Labs

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll support the development and management of Compute Database Storage Internet of Things (Iot) Platform and Productivity Apps services in AWS including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

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 agoeven 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.

We are seeking a Hardware Design Engineer with role in the definition design and validation of AWS next generation ML Chips Cards and server integration. As a senior member of our hardware team you will have the outstanding and meaningful opportunity to participate in the design and execution of all PCIe and Serdes topics with the goal of creating and customized platforms that fit within AWS datacenters world leading technology.

As a member of the Machine Learning Acceleration team youll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers. Youll provide leadership in the application of new technologies to large scale server deployments in a continuous effort to deliver a world-class customer experience. This is a fast-paced intellectually challenging position and youll work with thought leaders in multiple technology areas. Youll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with and youll be constantly looking for ways to improve your products performance quality and cost. Were changing an industry and we want individuals who are ready for this challenge and want to reach beyond what is possible today.

Key job responsibilities
Lead the design evaluation and release of server backplane and cable interconnect solutions for high-performance compute systems.
Own end-to-end development of high-speed connectors including definition selection 3D modeling simulation review and mechanical integration.
Collaborate with electrical mechanical and system architects to ensure interconnect designs meet signal integrity (SI) power integrity (PI) and thermal requirements.
Manage relationships with connector and cable vendors: including spec alignment technical reviews and performance validation.
Apply fundamental signal integrity principles to optimize high-speed links and reduce EMI/EMC challenges.
Drive connector and cable manufacturing processes including DFM tooling assembly techniques and quality control.
Support failure analysis root cause investigations and field issue resolutions related to interconnect systems.
High speed PCB design experience is a plus.

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Utility Computing (UC)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll support the development and management of Compute Database Storage Internet of Things (IoT) Platform and Productivity Apps services in AWS including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

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- Experience in developing functional specifications design verification plans and functional test procedures
- Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 6 years of experience in connector or cable assembly design for high-speed applications.
- Deep understanding of server backplane cable technologies including twinax DAC fiber and hybrid solutions.
- Hands-on experience with high-speed connector technologies (e.g. SFP/QSFP MCIO EDSFF OCP standards).
- Strong fundamentals in signal integrity including channel loss crosstalk impedance and return loss.
- Proficiency in mechanical and electrical CAD tools (e.g. Creo SolidWorks Allegro).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Masters degree in electrical engineering computer engineering or equivalent
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to execute product design from concept to production
- Experience with the project management of technical projects
- Experience working with hyperscale compute data center or storage hardware.
- Knowledge of SI simulation tools (e.g. Ansys HFSS Keysight ADS) is a plus.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as PCIe SAS SATA IEEE or OCP.
- Demonstrated success in vendor management and supplier development programs.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced ambiguous and collaborative environment.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

Los 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 Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $128600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $213600/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. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.