Chip Design Engineer, Nitro Chip Design Team
Core
Design and develop custom silicon micro-architecture and RTL for the Nitro System on Chip (SoC) that underpins AWS cloud instances.
Role type
Senior IC chip design engineer (micro-architecture/RTL)
Builds
Nitro SoC components integrated into millions of AWS servers
Domain
Cloud infrastructure / Semiconductor design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Micro-architecture design, RTL coding (Verilog/System Verilog), Synthesis, Timing closure, Sign-off, Test plan development, Coverage review
Preferred skills
Protocol knowledge (AXI, CHI, DDR, Networking, PCIe), Network-on-Chip (NOC) architecture, Coherent/non-coherent fabric design, SoC cycle experience (Synthesis/STA/CDC/Lint), Design Automation tools
Technologies
Verilog, System Verilog, Design Automation tools
Responsibilities
Own micro-architecture and RTL development, Support verification and emulation teams, Ensure quality and reliability standards, Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC