Senior FPGA Development Engineer, Bespoke Solutions

Application deadline: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis

Are you interested in developing high speed digital logic using the highest speeds and latest technology Amazon is expanding Amazon Web Services (AWS) connectivity and is looking for help.

AWS seeks a Senior FPGA Development Engineer with experience developing programmable logic on the most advanced FPGAs. They will help architect develop and integrate scalable FPGA systems in the AWS technology ecosystem.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Secret security clearance. The position further requires that after start the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance and satisfy other security related requirements.

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Key job responsibilities
- Develop custom RTL and integrate with third party libraries to build end to end 100G solutions.
- Collaborate with design and system engineers to perform tradeoffs and architect new solutions for customers.
- Own the interface between software and hardware by developing drivers and providing software examples.
- Lead in design meetings to plan development and review peer designs.
- Help identify new opportunities and new technologies to improve the customer experience and add features.


A day in the life
You will work on a cross-functional team of hardware and software developers writing programmable logic and embedded software to interact with custom hardware. You will debug RTL in simulation synthesize and implement ensuring it meets timing and performance requirements. You help deploy RTL onto hardware targets and help debug issues that come along in RTL hardware or software. You will provide subject matter expertise in architectural discussions and strategic planning meetings.

We develop AWS owned hardware solutions in order to scale globally minimize cost and maximize value for our customers. We are a growing team of hardware software and FPGA engineers with a dedicated product development lab in Arlington VA.

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Diverse Experiences
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- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Knowledge of UVM and Matlab
- Experience in communication theory OFDM MIMO Digital/Wireless Communication Systems or RF engineering
- Experience with current and upcoming RF standards in cellular (4G/5G) WiMAX 802.11ad microwave backhaul DVB-S2 / DVB-C or related broadband wireless standards
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of Secret or above

- Masters degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience in RTL coding and debug as well as performance power area analysis and trade-offs
- Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools
- Experience with SOC bring-up and post-silicon validation

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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles your Amazon package will include listed 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 $159200 - $215300 annually
National $143300 - $247600 annually