Sr. Post Silicon Engineer , Amazon LEO

About the Role

Amazon LEO is expanding global broadband access through a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites. You will be part of a team that works on cutting-edge silicon engineered to operate in the harsh environment of space. As a Senior Post Silicon Engineer, you will be a critical member of a high-performance team responsible for bringing up, validating, and characterizing a cutting-edge MODEM SOC. You will drive functional validation and characterization of high-speed interfaces and ensure successful integration of the MODEM SOC in Amazon LEO products.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive validation and characterization planning for MODEM SOC and high-speed peripherals (LPDDR4, SerDes)
• Design and develop SOC test platforms with robust architectural integrity
• Develop and maintain advanced test automation and comprehensive testbenches for high-speed interfaces and peripherals (I3C, QSPI, Ethernet)
• Conduct system-level debugs in collaboration with cross-functional teams (Design, DV, Architecture, Manufacturing)
• Work with FPGA, Emulators, and DV Environment to ensure successful Bring Up

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 8+ years of work experience in Bring Up, Validation, and characterization of SOC or ASIC
• Proficient in characterizing PLL performance through metrics like jitter, phase noise
• Familiarity with protocols such as I2C, SPI, I3C, and eMMC
• Experience using Bench top instruments such as Power Supply, DMM, High-Speed Oscilloscope, Signal generator, Spectrum Analyzer, BERT, RF Switches, and DAQs
• Working knowledge of programming languages such as Python and Embedded C
• Expertise with JTAG-based debugging tools (e.g., Lauterbach)

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience Validating and Characterizing High-speed peripherals – LPDDR4 (or Equivalent) and SerDes
• Knowledge of Power Analysis and Characterization, Signal-Integrity, and Power-Integrity
• Experience using FPGA or Emulator for Pre-Silicon Validation and Bring-Up Prep
• Working knowledge of a MODEM is a plus
• High sense of ownership, urgency, and drive; resourceful, and able to deliver results with minimal direction

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $159,200.00 - $215,300.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.