Manager, Hardware Development - GPU/Accelerator, Annapurna ML Trainium

Amazon is hiring a Manager, Hardware Development - GPU/Accelerator, Annapurna ML Trainium for a remote role open to applicants in United States. It pays $175k-$237k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this role: the job is building AI systems.
This is listed as a remote role.
The posting mentions GPU, Trainium and hardware development among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
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AI in this role

Lead hardware development projects for next-generation AI accelerators and GPU systems at AWS Trainium.

GPUTrainium

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Would you like to develop the Next Generation of AI accelerator compute systems? Lead bleeding-edge HW development projects? Have you heard of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Project Rainer? This is the opportunity to be a part of a fast-moving innovation team that is changing the world of AI at massive scale. At AWS Trainium we develop a complete vertical stack system, from our own Silicon to Hardware to Software and deploy directly to our customers in our own Data Centers

AWS Trainium Hardware Engineering is looking for a leader to deliver development, implementation, and reliability for our accelerated GPU offerings in AWS. In this role, you will lead your team to deliver novel hardware designs from inception, through manufacturing, implementation, maturation, and eventually deprecation. You will be responsible for planning ahead to avoid hardware defects, and driving any problems to zero. You will lead a team of skilled hardware engineers, to manage ODMs and work with internal stakeholders. In this role, you will define implementation strategy and report status frequently to senior leadership. Your work will directly enable Amazon's customer's ability to deliver AI related offerings and research.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for an Experienced Hardware development manager with strong skills in both hardware and software. In this role, you will be responsible for system design, validation, and integration of hardware in the AWS fleet through its entire life cycle. You will work cross functionally with AWS monitoring teams, members of the Hardware Design team, and additional teams across AWS to improve quality and reliability of products operating in the fleet.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced start-up like environment and work independently to deliver multiple projects in parallel. To be successful, you need to be highly motivated and detailed oriented while meeting the highest standards and time to market, cost and quality goals.

Basic qualifications

- Basic qualifications
- 3+ years of engineering team management experience
- BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (EE / CE)
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with High-Speed design, validation and experience with Schematic and layout tools.
- Drive ODM HW development and testing and be part of the Production flow definition team
- Hands-on experience in designing, developing and operationally supporting high volume enterprise servers
- Hands-on experience with system-level analysis and debug
- Proven track record of taking ownership and successfully delivering results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred qualifications

- Experience engaging and influencing senior executives
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience working with customers with a passion for delivering exceptional service and experience in managing and troublshooting network
- Experience in managing both Hardware and Software/Systems Development teams
- Experience Leading end-to-end server hardware development lifecycle from Concept, Architecture, Design, Validation and Production
- Experience in working with CM/OEM/ODM vendors for design development and manufacturing
- Experience Leading PCB board design for server motherboards, accelerator carrier boards, and high-speed interconnect boards.
- Experience in collaborating with silicon, firmware, and system software teams to enable optimal hardware/software co-design.

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.

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, TX, Austin - 175,100.00 - 236,900.00 USD annually

How we rate this

Manager, Hardware Development - GPU/Accelerator, Annapurna ML Trainium at Amazon rates 90 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

Manager, Hardware Development - GPU/Accelerator, Annapurna ML Trainium is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $175k-$237k a year.
The role is based in US, TX, Austin and is marked remote.
The job was posted on September 16, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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Walk me through how you've used GPU in your day-to-day work.

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