AmazonSr. Technical Program Manager - AI/ML Hardware, Annapurna Labs - Server & Rack Delivery - Trainium Hardware
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Technical Program Manager - AI/ML Hardware, Annapurna Labs - Server & Rack Delivery - Trainium Hardware in Austin, United States. It pays $149k-$201k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Builds AI ●●●● is how Level rates this role: the job is building AI systems.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include AWS, hardware design and program management.
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Technical Program Manager leading the design and delivery of AI/ML hardware accelerators and server infrastructure at Annapurna Labs.
Our team designs and builds Annapurna's fleet of Accelerated Servers using Internally designed silicon We solve systemic hardware issues and we build hardware and software systems to detect and mitigate future recurrences so that our our customers can experience the highest quality of service possible!
You will be responsible for program managing the design and implementation of a new generation of servers or a core resuable component used across multiple generations of servers in the Annapurna fleet. You will be responsible for development of individual boards, managing third party ODM's, integrating components from within and outside of amazon and integrating firmware/software stacks ontop of the hardware to produce high quality designs for our customers.
We are seeking an experienced TPM to help drive solutions in the highly technical machine learning server hardware space. Our team has end to end ownership of some of the most advanced server hardware in the world. Come join us!
Key job responsibilities
You will work closely with our customers to understand their technical needs and business goals and partner with development engineers within the org to architect the solutions that we will deploy at scale.
To deliver your products you will work with an interdisciplinary team of hardware design, silicon design, component, firmware, test, qualification, and integration engineers.
This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and 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 your product’s performance, quality and cost. Using data and key metrics, you will also drive and measure process improvements that enhance our operational effectiveness.
You will work independently in a dynamic, challenging, and fast-changing organization. We’re changing an industry, and we need individuals who are ready for this challenge and who want to reach beyond what is possible today.
A day in the life
Your day to day responsibilities will include interfacing with our internal and external customers to understand project requirements and facilitate system development ontop of your server design. You will be responsible for learning operational challenges to our existing fleet with the goal of improving the current customer experience as well as developing improved systems for future designs. You will work directly with vendors and ODM/JDM design teams to develop and manufacture your product at scale.
About the team
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, design reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Basic qualifications
- 5+ years of technical product or program management experience
- 7+ years of working directly with engineering teams experience
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience building and evaluating system-level technical design
Preferred qualifications
- 5+ years of project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management experience
- Experience managing projects across cross functional teams, building sustainable processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience defining KPI's/SLA's used to drive multi-million dollar businesses and reporting to senior leadership
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 - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Sr. Technical Program Manager - AI/ML Hardware, Annapurna Labs - Server & Rack Delivery - Trainium Hardware 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.
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- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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