DFT Engineer , Nitro Team

DESCRIPTION

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Join our innovative semiconductor engineering team and help shape the future of cloud computing infrastructure. As a DFT Engineer at Annapurna Labs, you'll be instrumental in developing groundbreaking chip technologies that power the world's largest cloud platform. Your expertise will directly contribute to creating revolutionary semiconductor solutions that drive technological advancement and transform how global businesses leverage cloud services.

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
* Develop comprehensive Design-for-Testability (DFT) strategies for advanced semiconductor platforms
* Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure robust chip design and verification
* Generate and optimize test patterns using advanced methodological approaches
* Conduct detailed chip bring-up and lifecycle management processes
* Contribute to architectural definition and logic design for revolutionary semiconductor technologies

A day in the life
Your day will be dynamic and collaborative, involving deep technical problem-solving across multiple engineering domains. You'll engage with chip design, verification, and testing teams, translating complex architectural concepts into tangible semiconductor innovations. Expect to dive into intricate design challenges, develop sophisticated test methodologies, and contribute to cutting-edge product development.

About the team
We are a passionate group of semiconductor engineers dedicated to pushing technological boundaries. Our team operates at the intersection of hardware innovation and cloud infrastructure, working closely with AWS to develop next-generation computing solutions. We value collaborative problem-solving, technical excellence, and a commitment to continuous learning.

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering
- 4+ years of experience in a semiconductor company as a DFT engineer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Proficiency in Verilog and System Verilog
- Expertise in verification methodologies
- Proficiency with ATPG and scan insertion tools
- Experience in gate-level simulations and static timing analysis
- Strong scripting skills in Perl/Tcl
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, international team environments

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