Technical Leader Physical Design

Amazon is hiring a Technical Leader Physical Design in Tel Aviv, Israel. 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.
The posting mentions Synopsys, Cadence and physical design among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a lead role.
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AI in this role

Lead physical design and implementation methodologies for custom silicon chips including ML accelerators like Trainium.

SynopsysCadence

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Annapurna Labs, an Amazon team, designs and delivers high-end, custom silicon at the heart of AWS. Our chips don't just support the cloud — they define it. From Trainium, the purpose-built ML accelerator driving the next wave of AI innovation, to Graviton, the Arm-based server processor redefining price-performance for compute workloads, to Nitro, the advanced network and cloud management controller that underpins every AWS instance — Annapurna's products set the standard for the industry.

Founded by industry veterans and operating as a fabless semiconductor company within AWS, Annapurna Labs combines the agility of a startup with the scale of the world's largest cloud provider. Our engineers work with cutting-edge technologies to innovate and shape the future of cloud computing- designing the leading-edge semiconductor products that power Amazon's infrastructure. Here, you'll experience a fast-paced environment with continuous learning opportunities and the chance to develop next-generation platforms.

Exciting opportunity to join Amazon in developing its next generation products for the cloud market.
We are looking for talented people to join us, as leaders in our excellent Physical Design team, adopting super advanced process nodes, mentoring team members, and further developing our implementation methodologies.

Watch these videos to learn more about Annapurna Labs:
AWS re:Invent 2025 - Keynote with Peter DeSantis and Dave Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeUpUK0nhC0
AWS re:Invent 2025 - Deep Dive into the AWS Nitro System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD1mNQ9YbeA
AWS re:Invent 2025 - AWS Graviton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haSHl2BLhm8

Key job responsibilities
* Daily involvement in all aspects of physical design chip development (RTL2GDS), including floorplanning, synthesis, clock tree synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, power and noise analysis, physical verification testing, and equivalence checks.
* Being actively engaged in design-backend convergence aspects and defining timing constraints.
* Taking full end-to-end responsibility for the physical design of macros and clusters level, according to specifications, under challenging constraints, with focus on optimizing power, area, and performance.
* Participation in the development of design flows, using a variety of EDA tools and vendors such as Synopsis and Cadence.
* Engaged in defining implementation and signoff methodologies.

A day in the life
Your day will be a dynamic blend of technical innovation and collaborative problem-solving. You'll dive deep into intricate chip design processes, working with state-of-the-art tools and technologies to create semiconductor solutions that drive cloud computing forward. Expect to engage in complex design challenges, collaborate with brilliant engineers, and see your work directly impact global technological advancement.

About the team
We are a passionate group of semiconductor experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cloud technology. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We value diverse perspectives and believe that breakthrough technologies emerge from inclusive, supportive environments where every team member can contribute their unique insights.

About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic qualifications

- 8+ years of experience in physical design
- Understanding the entire place and route flow (“RTL to GDS”)
- Very deep understanding of timing
- Process and technology (advanced nodes) oriented
- Leadership and mentoring skills

Preferred qualifications

- Full-chip experience (floor plan, layout, timing)
- Previous experience in high-speed designs, multi-voltage (low power) designs

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

Technical Leader Physical Design at Amazon rates 80 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

Technical Leader Physical Design is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in IL, Tel Aviv.
The job was posted on July 7, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Physical DesignRtl2gdsStatic Timing AnalysisSemiconductor DesignSynopsysCadence

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where physical design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where rtl2gds was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where static timing analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where semiconductor design was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Synopsys in your day-to-day work.

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