AmazonLead SDE C/C++ Hardware/Software Co-Design, Machine Learning Acceleration Systems
Amazon is hiring a Lead SDE C/C++ Hardware/Software Co-Design, Machine Learning Acceleration Systems in Cupertino, United States. It pays $193k-$262k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this software engineer role: the job is building AI systems.
- The listed pay starts 16% above the typical software engineer posting on Level.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include C, firmware and embedded systems.
- Level classifies it as a lead role.
- Level lists 20,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
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Leads hardware/software co-design of custom machine learning accelerator chips and embedded firmware at AWS Annapurna Labs.
At the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers reside our custom Amazon-designed silicon that powers next-generation machine learning capabilities for our customers. We're seeking an experienced C/C++ engineer to join our embedded software team, where you'll develop bare metal firmware that drives neural network model execution across our custom ASIC-based ML Accelerator chips.
Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you'll collaborate closely with our architecture and design teams to design and implement firmware and custom hardware that enables machine learning within our accelerator chips. Our mission is ambitious: to democratize access to industry-leading ML infrastructure and make deep learning capabilities accessible to everyday software developers. From the ground up, you'll help design and build the foundation that makes this vision possible.
The Annapurna Labs team operates with the agility and culture of a startup, but with the full weight of Amazon behind us and we invite you visit the link below for a glimpse inside our labs to see exactly the incredible technology and people you will work with at Annapurna Labs!
https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/take-a-look-inside-the-lab-where-aws-makes-custom-chips
This is a fast-paced, challenging position, where you'll work with thought-leaders in multiple technology areas. You'll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you'll be constantly looking for ways to improve our products' performance, quality, and cost. We're searching for individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today and change an industry.
No prior ML knowledge is required for this role and you will learn about the inner workings of ML and our custom ML accelerators as part of your onboarding.
Key job responsibilities
- Applying Software/Hardware co-design principles
- Embedded software design, implementation, testing, debugging and performance improvements
- Test suite and infrastructure design
- Owning the design and final implementation of maintainable, documented and well tested software
- Close collaboration with RTL designers, design verification engineers, and other software teams
- Team tech lead for best practices, computer architecture and software design choices
- Mentor, coach and set technical direction for other software Engineers
Basic qualifications
- 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language experience
- 7+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- 5+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- Experience in embedded development in C/C++
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience writing firmware or bare metal software using C/C++
- Experience in Hardware/Software co-design
- Experience with Hardware-In-The-Loop testing
- Background in Computer Architecture and Design
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 Company’s 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 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.
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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Cupertino - 193,300.00 - 261,500.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Lead SDE C/C++ Hardware/Software Co-Design, Machine Learning Acceleration Systems 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.
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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