Sr. Substrate CAD Layout Eng, Annapurna Labs, Machine Learning Hardware
Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) 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.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Substrate CAD layout Engineer for the next generation of our ML ASIC. This is a fast‑paced, intellectually challenging position, and you’ll work with thought‑leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your product’s performance, quality and cost.
As a Substrate/PCB layout engineer, you will participate in the definition and implementation of substrate and PCB boards. This individual will contribute in all phases of the product’s design, including placement, routing, constraint table management, and drafting. You must bring a combination of Substrate/PCB design, assembly, test and fabrication knowledge, cross‑team functional interdependence, and demonstrable design process experience to the position. In this role you will:

Work with the Electrical Engineering hardware team to provide PCB board design services
Work with fabrication vendors to supply data and seek fabrication design requirements
Work with assembly vendors to supply data and seek assembly design requirements
Deliver best‑in‑class Substrate/PCB design to high‑volume manufacturing
Assist as necessary in schematic and PCB footprint development
Work with the company PLM system to write and release ECOs

About the team
Our 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. 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

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
7+ years of experience in PCB layout design
7+ years of current experience using Cadence Allegro PCB Design/CIS
7+ years of current experience using Cadence SIP and APD
7+ years of experience with high‑speed and impedance circuits
7+ years of experience with compact, dual‑side assembly design
Experience with HDI design
Experience with BGA pitch of equal or less than 0.5mm

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field
15+ years of experience in PCB layout design
10+ years of current experience using Cadence APD, SIP and Allegro PCB Design/CIS
Proven track record to design & manage all aspects of the printed board design
Ability to collaborate and communicate with all cross‑functional teams and external customers.
Ability to reduce risk of fabrication/assembly/test with a thorough knowledge in each area and taking preventative action early in the design phase to make this a reality
Ability to debug schematic net‑list-in errors
Ability to develop Allegro scripts or write in Cadence Skill

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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