Sr. Lab Engineer, Annapurnna Labs, Machine Learning Hardware

About the role

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago—even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s lab activities and develop solutions to improve lab automation.
• Support the Hardware and Software Engineering teams with lab setup and maintenance, as well as work with external / internal groups in the organization, including vendors for lab equipment.
• Provide technical support for product development projects in the Machine learning lab including AWS Server integration and maintenance.

About the team

The team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 6+ years of related experience in engineering labs
• 6+ years of experience Soldering and rework skills (0402, QFNs, etc.)
• Experience in reading schematics and PCB layout
• Great problem solving and analytical skills, including organization and communication skills
• Manage inventory and procurement of components and equipment
• Good at prioritizing tasks and keeping detailed logs of rework, revision history etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer skills (Mac/Windows, Linux, Scripts generation, etc..)
• Experience and knowledge with lab equipment: Oscilloscope, VNA, PCIe analyzer, etc...
• Experience with power supplies and power measurement experience
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Basic debug experience of electronic boards