Chip Design Engineer, Nitro Team
Core
Design and implement complex hardware blocks and microarchitecture for AWS Nitro, the network and cloud management controller powering millions of servers.
Role type
Senior IC chip design engineer (microarchitecture/RTL)
Builds
Custom silicon for AWS Nitro system architecture
Domain
Cloud infrastructure / Semiconductor design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
microarchitecture definition, RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog), logic block implementation, data path design, synthesis, timing analysis, timing closure
Preferred skills
Python scripting, Tcl scripting, UVM-based verification, AXI/PCIe/Networking/Encryption/Storage protocols, end-to-end chip development lifecycle
Technologies
SystemVerilog, UVM, Python, Tcl, AXI, PCIe
Responsibilities
Own microarchitecture definition and implement logic blocks and data paths; RTL coding and debug using SystemVerilog and AI-assisted flows; Drive synthesis, timing analysis, and timing-closure activities; Participate in design reviews, sign-off processes, and tapeout preparation; Partner with Verification and Emulation teams on test plans and debug; Ensure quality and reliability validation
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
