Chip Design Engineer, Nitro Team

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Help design the chips that power the world’s largest cloud!
Join Annapurna Labs (AWS) in Tel Aviv and take part in developing cutting-edge semiconductor products within a disruptive system architecture that fuels AWS Nitro - the technology behind millions of servers worldwide.
As a Chip Design Engineer, you’ll take ownership of complex hardware blocks and drive their design from specification through production, contributing to the hardware that powers Amazon Web Services, the world’s most reliable, scalable, and cost-efficient cloud platform - used by hundreds of thousands of businesses in over 190 countries.

* Drive the design and implementation of RTL and microarchitecture for high-performance hardware
* Work in a fast-paced, mentorship-driven environment that encourages ownership and technical growth
* Collaborate with world-class engineers shaping the future of AWS hardware
* Be part of an inclusive culture that values growth, collaboration, and bold ideas

If you’re highly motivated, fast-learning, and passionate about chip design and large-scale systems - this is your opportunity to make a substantial impact.
At Annapurna Labs, you’ll help build the next generation of AWS Nitro hardware, redefining what’s possible in the cloud.

Watch these videos to learn more about Annapurna Labs and the Nitro project:
AWS re:Invent 2025 - Keynote with Peter DeSantis and Dave Brown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeUpUK0nhC0
AWS re:Invent 2025 - Deep Dive into the AWS Nitro System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD1mNQ9YbeA

Key job responsibilities
As a Chip Design Engineer at Annapurna Labs (AWS), you’ll take ownership of real design blocks and drive their development through the full hardware lifecycle. Your responsibilities may include:

* Own microarchitecture definition and implement logic blocks and data paths
* RTL coding and debug using SystemVerilog and industry-standard tools
* Drive synthesis, timing analysis, and timing-closure activities to achieve high-performance, timing-clean designs
* Participate in design reviews, sign-off processes, and tapeout preparation
* Partner with Verification and Emulation teams on test plans, coverage reviews, and debug
* Ensure quality and reliability validation
* Cross-functional collaboration with Product Definition, Verification, Software, and Physical Design teams

You’ll own multiple stages of the chip development cycle - from architecture and coding to validation and production - while delivering hardware deployed at massive scale across the world’s largest cloud.

A day in the life
Your day will be filled with dynamic engineering challenges, collaborative design sessions, and cutting-edge technological exploration. You'll engage in semiconductor platform development, working on complex design and verification activities that push the boundaries of cloud computing architecture.

About the team
We are a passionate group of engineers dedicated to creating revolutionary semiconductor solutions. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We believe in empowering each team member to contribute unique perspectives and drive technological advancement.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- BSc in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / Computer Science
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in microarchitecture and RTL design (Verilog / SystemVerilog)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Fluent English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of scripting languages including Python and Tcl
- Experience collaborating with Verification teams
- Familiarity with industry-standard protocols such as AXI, PCIe, Networking, Encryption, or Storage
- Experience across the end-to-end chip development lifecycle, from design through validation and production
- Familiarity with UVM-based verification environments

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