Semiconductor Design Engineer (Entry-Level)

Job Description

Semiconductor Design Engineer | Annapurna Labs Ltd.

The Tone:
This is a full-time entry-level role at Annapurna Labs, a fabless semiconductor company operating as a vital part of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Utility Computing organization. Annapurna Labs develops leading-edge semiconductor products that power Amazon’s expansive cloud infrastructure, driving product innovations for foundational services like S3 and EC2, and a continuous stream of new AWS products. This position is crucial for contributing to the development and management of critical AWS services, including Compute, Database, Storage, and IoT, and for defining the future of cloud computing through the creation of next-generation platforms. The team combines the agility of a startup with the resources of a global technology leader, fostering an environment of continuous learning and transformative thinking.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Not explicitly stated in the job description.

• Team: Annapurna Labs, a group of semiconductor and cloud technology experts operating like a startup within AWS Utility Computing, combining agility with global resources.
• Mission: To develop and manage critical semiconductor products that power Amazon’s expansive cloud infrastructure and contribute to next-generation computing platforms.
• Tech Stack: Verilog, System Verilog, scripting, programming.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Design advanced semiconductor technologies for cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate: Contribute to architecture definition and logic design for next-generation computing platforms.
• Participate: Engage in comprehensive chip verification and bring-up processes.
• Contribute: Support the entire product lifecycle from initial concept to mass production.
• Support: Integrate new chip designs into AWS data center environments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Early career graduates or 8th-semester students seeking a full-time position.
• Experience: None explicitly required for this entry-level role, but demonstrated academic performance is expected.
• Skills: Knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog; strong scripting and programming skills.
• Bonus: Experience in Chip Design, Design for Test (DFT), or Design Verification; familiarity with Universal Verification Methodology (UVM).