Physical Design Verification Manager, Annapurna Labs

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS Utility Computing) 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.

Custom SoCs (System on Chip) live at the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers. As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team youll be responsible for the design and optimization of Silicon and Hardware in our data centers including AWS Inferentia Trainium Systems (our custom designed machine learning inference and training datacenter servers). Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; were handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies.

Were looking for a Physical Design Verification Manager to join our backend team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading our Physical Design Verification Team by owning the endtoend physical verification strategy for AWSs most complex SoCs (100M gates) from floorplan to tapeout.

Key job responsibilities
-Own endtoend physical verification strategy for AWSs most complex SoCs (100M gates) from floorplan to tapeout
-Define verification closure roadmap resource allocation and riskmitigation plans for concurrent projects
-Standardize industryleading verification methodologies (Calibre IC Validator PVS) across the organization
-Drive automation of runsets reporting and debug flows using Python/Perl scripts; reduce manual effort by 40%
-Lead a team of 35 Sr. PDV Engineers setting goals conducting quarterly reviews and careerpathing
-Mentor junior engineers on advancednode debug techniques DFM and reliability verification (IR drop EM)
-Pilot nextgen verification technologies (e.g. AIdriven DRC parallel cloudbased LVS) to stay ahead of 5nm/3nm node complexities

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- BS 10 yrs or MS 9 yrs in EE CS or related field
- 8 years in physical verification 5 years managing engineers or budgets
- Expertise in Calibre IC Validator or PVS
- Experience in scripting languages such as Perl Python or Tcl
- Experience building highperforming teams and aligning crossfunctional priorities

- Advancednode expertise: 5nm 4nm or N4P experienceespecially with AWS/N4P designs
- DFM & Reliability: Deep knowledge of IR drop EM ESD and parametric yield analysis
- Publications: Technical papers or presentations at DAC ISSCC or internal AWS forums

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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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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 - 201300.00 - 272400.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 175100.00 - 236900.00 USD annually