Chip Design Engineer, Nitro Chip Design Team
Core
Design and develop custom silicon micro-architecture and RTL for the Nitro SoC, a network and cloud management controller powering AWS instances.
Role type
Senior IC chip design engineer (micro-architecture/RTL)
Builds
Nitro System on Chip (SoC) integrated into millions of AWS servers
Domain
Cloud infrastructure / Semiconductor design
Required skills
Micro-architecture design, RTL coding (Verilog/System Verilog), Synthesis, Timing closure, Sign-off, Verification support, Cross-functional collaboration
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, Advanced degree
Technologies
Verilog, System Verilog, AWS Nitro, Design Automation tools
Responsibilities
Own micro-architecture and RTL development, Support verification and emulation teams, Ensure quality and reliability standards, Collaborate with Architecture, Software, Verification, Backend, and DFT groups
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC