ASIC III – AMZ010066

Amazon is hiring an ASIC III – AMZ010066 in Austin, United States. It pays $203k-$215k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Jedec, Hbm and Ddr.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 20,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Design and validate memory physical layer interfaces and hardware architectures for machine learning accelerator chips.

JedecHbmDdr

asic-designpost-silicon-validationsystem-on-chipsignal-integrity

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.
Offered Position: ASIC III – AMZ010066
Job Location: 11815 Alterra Pkwy, Austin, TX 78727
Job Number: AMZ010066

Position Responsibilities:
Design and validate high-bandwidth memory and DDR memory physical layer interfaces for machine learning accelerator chips and system-on-chip architectures. Integrate third-party intellectual property blocks into complex system-on-chip designs and perform advanced 2.5D packaging design for memory subsystems. Perform post-silicon validation and characterization of memory subsystems including bring-up, debug, and performance optimization. Define and implement boot-up initialization sequences, reset flows, and training algorithms for memory controllers and physical layer circuits. Collaborate with physical design teams to define timing constraints and review clock distribution networks for memory interfaces. Perform advanced system-level debugging and root-cause analysis of complex functional and performance issues through bring-up, characterization, validation, and production phases. Collaborate with third-party intellectual property vendors and memory device manufacturers to resolve technical issues and optimize performance parameters. Drive cross-functional technical teams to resolve complex functional and performance issues in production environments.

Basic qualifications

Position Requirements:
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and seven (7) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation. Employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and nine (9) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation as equivalent to the Master’s degree and seven (7) years of experience. Must have seven (7) years of experience with: silicon development. Must have three (3) years of experience with system-on-chip, input/output subsystems, or memory interface design. Must have experience with: DDR and HBM memory protocols at physical layer and controller level including JEDEC specifications; DDR and HBM training algorithms, timing parameters, and controller configuration features; intellectual property integration and advanced silicon design methodologies; leading cross-functional technical teams to resolve complex functional and performance issues; post-silicon bring-up and validation of input/output and memory interface circuits; and working with third-party intellectual property vendors and memory device manufacturers.

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

40 hours/week, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Salary Range $202,779 - $215,300 / year.

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 visit: https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

Preferred qualifications

Please see job description and position requirements above.

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

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

How we rate this

ASIC III – AMZ010066 at Amazon rates 80 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

ASIC III – AMZ010066 is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $203k-$215k a year.
The role is based in US, TX, Austin.
The job was posted on November 6, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Asic DesignPost Silicon ValidationSystem On ChipSignal IntegrityJedecHbmDdr

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where asic design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where post silicon validation was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where system on chip was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where signal integrity was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Jedec in your day-to-day work.

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Asic Design, Post Silicon Validation, System On Chip, Signal Integrity, and Jedec. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

Get your CV reviewed before you apply

Send your CV and the role you want next. Your review arrives by email within 3 days.

Get a free CV review Check your resume with the ATS resume checker