SoC Architect, Project Kuiper
Apply NowCompany: Amazon
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that will provide low-latency, high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.
Key job responsibilities
- SoC Architecture: Define and realize world class silicon architecture involving high speed SERDES, Ethernet, DRAM interface, compute cores, interconnects, complex custom IPs with focus on performance, power and area.
- Facilitate seamless integration across Firmware, RTL, Platform Software, and Platform Drivers.
- Develop Debug tools: RTL Emulation, silicon bring-up, and functional validation.
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.
A day in the life
Be part of Project Kuiper's sub-team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.
In this role you will:
- Work closely with the system architects to define and architect world-class SoC and IP blocks, which meet power, area and performance targets.
- Define compute architecture for wireless protocol stack and packet processing.
- Develop performance model to evaluate the architecture.
- Work with Design and Verification teams to realize the architecture.
- Contribute to the SoC floor planning and physical design effort.
- Assist with SoC debug and bring-up.
About the team
Be part of a growing Silicon development organization within Project Kuiper. We provide custom ASIC solution to enable Project Kuiper to provide connectivity and performance to under-served areas with high speed broadband access. Be part of the Kuiper Silicon Team that creates foundation for the high speed internet access. As part of this team, you will be pushing boundaries of technology nodes and driving significant innovation to meet ambitious targets set forth by Project Kuiper.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have 7+ experience in performance architecture across CPUs, interconnect, high speed network I/O, and memory systems in SoCs with emphasis on power efficiency.
- Must have experience in ARM and AMBA protocols.
- Strong preference for software skills spanning pre-silicon architectural modeling, high level workload characterization and tuning, and low level systems programming.
- Strong preference for debug skills in pre- and post-silicon environments and experience collaborating with architecture, design, verification and validation teams.
- Experience in Linux, embedded RTOSs, networking and wireless communication systems a plus.
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- 7+ years of digital design experience, preferably in SoC design and implementation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in ARM and/or RISC-V CPUs, compute architecture for high speed packet processing, cache coherent interconnect, AMBA protocols, Ethernet, and DRAM performance.
- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.
Key job responsibilities
- SoC Architecture: Define and realize world class silicon architecture involving high speed SERDES, Ethernet, DRAM interface, compute cores, interconnects, complex custom IPs with focus on performance, power and area.
- Facilitate seamless integration across Firmware, RTL, Platform Software, and Platform Drivers.
- Develop Debug tools: RTL Emulation, silicon bring-up, and functional validation.
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.
A day in the life
Be part of Project Kuiper's sub-team responsible for defining and implementing the digital chip SOCs for communications via Low Earth Orbit satellites and Amazon gateways. This is a unique opportunity to define a groundbreaking wireless solution with few legacy constraints. The team works with customer requirements and wireless system teams to define modems, high-speed interfaces, embedded processors, and DSP solutions in latest CMOS generation technologies.
In this role you will:
- Work closely with the system architects to define and architect world-class SoC and IP blocks, which meet power, area and performance targets.
- Define compute architecture for wireless protocol stack and packet processing.
- Develop performance model to evaluate the architecture.
- Work with Design and Verification teams to realize the architecture.
- Contribute to the SoC floor planning and physical design effort.
- Assist with SoC debug and bring-up.
About the team
Be part of a growing Silicon development organization within Project Kuiper. We provide custom ASIC solution to enable Project Kuiper to provide connectivity and performance to under-served areas with high speed broadband access. Be part of the Kuiper Silicon Team that creates foundation for the high speed internet access. As part of this team, you will be pushing boundaries of technology nodes and driving significant innovation to meet ambitious targets set forth by Project Kuiper.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have 7+ experience in performance architecture across CPUs, interconnect, high speed network I/O, and memory systems in SoCs with emphasis on power efficiency.
- Must have experience in ARM and AMBA protocols.
- Strong preference for software skills spanning pre-silicon architectural modeling, high level workload characterization and tuning, and low level systems programming.
- Strong preference for debug skills in pre- and post-silicon environments and experience collaborating with architecture, design, verification and validation teams.
- Experience in Linux, embedded RTOSs, networking and wireless communication systems a plus.
- Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
- 7+ years of digital design experience, preferably in SoC design and implementation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in ARM and/or RISC-V CPUs, compute architecture for high speed packet processing, cache coherent interconnect, AMBA protocols, Ethernet, and DRAM performance.
- Master's degree in computer science or equivalent.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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.