Virtual Platform Software Engineer, Annapurna Labs Machine Learning Accelerators, AWS
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Job Location:
Cupertino, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
AWSs Trainium and Inferentia chips power the worlds largest machine learning clusters. Our team builds virtual platforms full-system C and SystemC models of these custom SoCs that let software teams start development months before silicon arrives. For Trainium3 our virtual platform enabled running a full training workload within 12 hours of first silicon. Were looking for a software engineer to build and own the models and infrastructure that make this possible.
What youll do:
- Build and own functional models of SoC subsystems that integrate into our full-system virtual platform used by firmware driver runtime and application software teams
- Design models for usability and performance your customers are software engineers who need to run real workloads on your platform efficiently
- Develop and improve the virtual platform infrastructure: QEMU integration simulation performance build and release tooling and customer-facing documentation
- Work with software teams (your primary customers) to understand their workflows debug issues on the platform and shape the model to maximize their productivity
- Drive simulation performance improvements so the platform can handle increasingly complex workloads at scale
- Contribute to model architecture decisions choosing the right level of abstraction and fidelity for each subsystem based on customer needs
Why this role is interesting:
- Youll own a product that software teams across AWS depend on they literally cant start development without your virtual platform
- The engineering challenges are genuinely interesting: full-system simulation multi-subsystem integration QEMU development performance optimization at scale
- Youll see the direct impact of your work when software teams hit the ground running on new silicon
- As the team grows theres a path into architectural modeling using the platform to explore design alternatives and influence chip architecture
- Small team startup pace big impact inside AWSs custom silicon org
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Have built functional models virtual platforms or system-level simulations for SoCs ASICs GPUs or CPUs
- Think of yourself as a software engineer first with deep domain knowledge in chip architecture
- Are comfortable in C or SystemC and familiar with Python for tooling
- Care about your customers experience you think about usability documentation and reliability not just model accuracy
- Are interested in expanding into performance or architectural modeling as the team scales
- Enjoy working on a small high-impact team where you own significant pieces of the stack
No ML background needed. Youll learn the ML accelerator domain on the job.
This role can be based in Cupertino CA or Austin TX.
- Experience programming languages such as C/C Python Java or Perl
- 2 years writing functional models virtual platforms or system-level simulations for hardware (SoCs ASICs GPUs CPUs)
- Familiarity with SoC CPU GPU and/or ASIC architecture and micro-architecture
- 2 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Experience developing for or integrating with QEMU
- Experience with SystemC TLM or transaction-level modeling
- Experience building simulation infrastructure CI pipelines or release tooling
- Familiarity with Modern C (20 and beyond)
- Experience with PyTest GoogleTest or similar test frameworks
- Experience with multi-threaded programming
- Familiarity with firmware driver or runtime software development
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
What youll do:
- Build and own functional models of SoC subsystems that integrate into our full-system virtual platform used by firmware driver runtime and application software teams
- Design models for usability and performance your customers are software engineers who need to run real workloads on your platform efficiently
- Develop and improve the virtual platform infrastructure: QEMU integration simulation performance build and release tooling and customer-facing documentation
- Work with software teams (your primary customers) to understand their workflows debug issues on the platform and shape the model to maximize their productivity
- Drive simulation performance improvements so the platform can handle increasingly complex workloads at scale
- Contribute to model architecture decisions choosing the right level of abstraction and fidelity for each subsystem based on customer needs
Why this role is interesting:
- Youll own a product that software teams across AWS depend on they literally cant start development without your virtual platform
- The engineering challenges are genuinely interesting: full-system simulation multi-subsystem integration QEMU development performance optimization at scale
- Youll see the direct impact of your work when software teams hit the ground running on new silicon
- As the team grows theres a path into architectural modeling using the platform to explore design alternatives and influence chip architecture
- Small team startup pace big impact inside AWSs custom silicon org
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Have built functional models virtual platforms or system-level simulations for SoCs ASICs GPUs or CPUs
- Think of yourself as a software engineer first with deep domain knowledge in chip architecture
- Are comfortable in C or SystemC and familiar with Python for tooling
- Care about your customers experience you think about usability documentation and reliability not just model accuracy
- Are interested in expanding into performance or architectural modeling as the team scales
- Enjoy working on a small high-impact team where you own significant pieces of the stack
No ML background needed. Youll learn the ML accelerator domain on the job.
This role can be based in Cupertino CA or Austin TX.
- Experience programming languages such as C/C Python Java or Perl
- 2 years writing functional models virtual platforms or system-level simulations for hardware (SoCs ASICs GPUs CPUs)
- Familiarity with SoC CPU GPU and/or ASIC architecture and micro-architecture
- 2 years of full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- Experience developing for or integrating with QEMU
- Experience with SystemC TLM or transaction-level modeling
- Experience building simulation infrastructure CI pipelines or release tooling
- Familiarity with Modern C (20 and beyond)
- Experience with PyTest GoogleTest or similar test frameworks
- Experience with multi-threaded programming
- Familiarity with firmware driver or runtime software development
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 CA Cupertino - 165200.00 - 223600.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 143700.00 - 194400.00 USD annually
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