Physical Design Verification Manager, Annapurna Labs

About the role

The Physical Design Verification Manager will lead the Physical Design Verification Team in designing and optimizing silicon and hardware for AWS's most complex SoCs (≥100M gates), from floorplan to tape-out. Responsibilities include defining verification closure strategies, driving automation, mentoring junior engineers, and staying ahead of next-generation verification technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end physical verification strategy for AWS’s most complex SoCs (≥100M gates), from floorplan to tape-out
• Define verification closure roadmap, resource allocation, and risk-mitigation plans for concurrent projects
• Standardize industry-leading verification methodologies (Calibre, IC Validator, PVS) across the organization
• Drive automation of runsets, reporting, and debug flows using Python/Perl scripts; reduce manual effort by ≥40%
• Lead a team of 3–5 Sr. PDV Engineers, setting goals, conducting quarterly reviews, and career-pathing
• Mentor junior engineers on advanced-node debug techniques, DFM, and reliability verification (IR drop, EM)
• Pilot next-gen verification technologies (e.g., AI-driven DRC, parallel cloud-based LVS) to stay ahead of 5nm/3nm node complexities

Requirements

• BS + 10 yrs or MS + 9 yrs in EE, CS, or related field
• 8+ years in physical verification, 5+ years managing engineers or budgets
• Expertise in Calibre, IC Validator, or PVS
• Experience in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Tcl
• Advanced-node expertise: 5nm, 4nm, or N4P experience—especially with AWS/N4P designs
• DFM & Reliability: Deep knowledge of IR drop, EM, ESD, and parametric yield analysis

Qualifications

• Publications: Technical papers or presentations at DAC, ISSCC, or internal AWS forums

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes and device physics
• Experience with physical verification tools and methodologies

Benefits

Includes sign-on payments and RSUs. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life insurance, AD&D, EAP, mental health support, and more. Learn more at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.