Chip Validation Software Engineer

Amazon is hiring a Chip Validation Software Engineer in Haifa, Israel. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this software engineer role Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
Tools and skills the posting cites include C, chip validation and embedded systems.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Design and develop system-level software for functional and performance validation of custom machine learning and cloud silicon chips at Annapurna Labs.

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Annapurna Labs, an Amazon company, designs and delivers high-end, custom silicon that sits at the very heart of AWS. Our devices don't just support the cloud - they actively define it. From Trainium, the purpose-built machine learning accelerator driving the next wave of AI innovation forward, to Graviton, the Arm-based server processor that is redefining price-performance for compute workloads, to Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that powers every single AWS instance - Annapurna's products consistently set the standard for the entire industry

An exciting opportunity to join Amazon in developing its next generation products for the cloud market, working in a very team-oriented environment.
We are looking for exceptional software engineers to help develop the next generation chips based on a revolutionary architecture.
In this job you will design and develop software for functional and performance validation.

Key job responsibilities
In this role you will develop system level software, targeting chip architecture, functional correctness and performance, running on various platforms and validating chip functionality.

Basic qualifications

- Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines. Please include a grade sheet/academic transcript along with your CV in a single PDF when submitting your application
- 1+ years of experience in software development/ chip validation
- C hands-on development and debug
- Experience in Networking protocols

Preferred qualifications

- Experience in software development
- Experience in the following fields is preferred:
- RT embedded SW
- Multi-core CPU programming
- C++ design knowledge
- Performance analysis

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How we rate this

Chip Validation Software Engineer at Amazon rates 85 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

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Key facts

Chip Validation Software Engineer is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in IL, Haifa.
The job was posted on July 29, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Chip ValidationEmbedded SystemsNetworking ProtocolsCpu ProgrammingC

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Pay

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Tell me about a project where embedded systems was part of your work. What did you do?
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Tell me about a project where cpu programming was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used C in your day-to-day work.

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