AmazonPost Silicon Engineer , Amazon LEO
Amazon is hiring a Post Silicon Engineer , Amazon LEO in Austin, United States. It pays $154k-$215k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting mentions Python, Embedded C and Oscilloscope among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Amazon has 20,000+ other open roles on Level.
- Posted within the past week.
AI in this role
Drive post-silicon validation, characterization, and test automation for MODEM SOCs in satellite communications.
Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead comprehensive validation and characterization planning for MODEM SOC and high-speed peripherals (LPDDR4, SerDes)
• Design and develop SOC test platforms with robust architectural integrity
• Develop and maintain advanced test automation and comprehensive testbenches for high-speed interfaces and peripheral (I3C, QSPI, Ethernet)
• Conduct system-level debugs in collaboration with cross-functional teams (Design, DV, Architecture, Manufacturing)
• Work with FPGA, Emulators and DV Environment to ensure successful Bring Up.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of work experience in Bring Up, Validation and characterization of SOC or ASIC
- Proficient in characterizing PLL performance through metrics like jitter, phase noise
- Familiarity with protocols such as I2C, SPI, I3C and eMMC
- Experience using Bench top instruments such as Power Supply, DMM, High Speed Oscilloscope, Signal generator, Spectrum Analyzer, BERT, RF Switches and DAQs
- Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python and Embedded C
Preferred qualifications
- 3+ Years of experience Validating and Characterizing High speed peripherals – LPDDR4 (or Equivalent) and SerDes
- Knowledge of Power Analysis and Characterization, Signal-Integrity and Power-Integrity
- Experience using FPGA or Emulator for Pre-Silicon Validation and Bring-Up Prep.
- Working knowledge of a MODEM is a plus
- High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction
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.
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How we rate this
Post Silicon Engineer , Amazon LEO at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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Skills and AI tools this role asks for
Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where soc validation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where post silicon bring up was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where fpga was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where hardware debug was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Python in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Soc Validation, Post Silicon Bring Up, FPGA, Hardware Debug, and Python. 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.
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