SpaceXHawthorne, CA$145k-$195k1h ago
AmazonPosted 2mo ago
Sr. Formal Verification Engineer, Annapurna Labs at Amazon scores 27 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.
AI in this role
As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers including technologies such as AWS Inferentia which is a machine learning inference product designed to deliver high performance at low cost.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop formal verification plans, implement and verify state-of-the-art IP architectures.
- Work with block designers to gain deep micro-architectural understanding.
- Develop checking algorithms, assertions, and FV models.
- Perform state of the art formal methods and abstraction techniques.
- Participate in test plan and coverage reviews.
- Promote assertions to simulation and contribute to overall simulation strategy.
- Communicate and work with team members across multiple disciplines.
Basic qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of practical experience with formal verification as IP/Block owner, or equivalent academic experience in formal methods.
- 7+ years of experience with formal verification techniques including abstraction and end-to-end checking, or equivalent academic experience in formal methods.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with formal verification techniques including abstraction and end-to-end checking
- Knowledge of programming or other scripting languages and coding skills (C/C++/C#, Node.JS, Java, Python, PHP, Ruby)
- Understanding of u-arch design comprehension and debugging.
- Practical experience with RTL 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.
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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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