Mgr III, ASIC - AMZ25936.5

Amazon is hiring a Mgr III, ASIC - AMZ25936.5 in Cupertino, United States. It pays $224k-$272k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
Tools and skills the posting cites include System Verilog, UVM and Simulation Tools.
Level classifies it as a lead role.
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The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Lead an ASIC verification team focusing on advanced AI System-on-Chip designs, neural network accelerators, and SoC systems.

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Employer: Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.
Position: Mgr III, ASIC - AMZ25936.5
Location: Cupertino, CA

Multiple Positions Available:

1. Lead a team of verification engineers in the functional verification of advanced AI-focused System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, including neural network accelerators, high-speed interconnects, and memory subsystems.
2. Manage project schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics while mentoring and developing junior engineers.
3. Define, develop, and implement comprehensive verification strategies and testplans aligned with AI-specific architectural and performance goals.
4. Oversee creation of modular, reusable UVM(Universal Verification Methodology) based testbenches for verifying components such as compute engines, DMA controllers, and AI-specific processing blocks.
5. Collaborate closely with architecture, RTL design, software, and machine learning teams to ensure full coverage of functional requirements and performance metrics.
6. Drive verification closure through coverage-driven verification methodologies, including code, functional, and assertion coverage.
7. Utilize simulation tools, formal verification techniques, and emulation platforms to validate complex AI workloads and edge-case scenarios.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $223641 - $272400)

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

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Basic qualifications

A Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 5 year(s) of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. In the alternative,
a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field followed by 8 year(s) of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a
related occupation.
Must have 5 year(s) of experience in the following:
• Design verification using System Verilog and UVM.
• Testbench development including: testplans, stimulus, checkers, assertions and coverage.
• Verify and integrate multiple levels of design including: custom chip blocks, 3rd party IPs and VIPs, sub-systems, and fullchip SOC systems.

The pay range for this position in Cupertino, CA is $223641 - $272400 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by California Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

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Preferred qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

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.

How we rate this

Mgr III, ASIC - AMZ25936.5 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

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

Mgr III, ASIC - AMZ25936.5 is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The listed salary is $224k-$272k a year.
The role is based in US, CA, Cupertino.
The job was posted on October 19, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Asic VerificationNeural Network AcceleratorsSocTestbenchSystem VerilogUVMSimulation Tools

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where asic verification was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where neural network accelerators was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where soc was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where testbench was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used System Verilog in your day-to-day work.

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