ASIC Engineer - Early Career (Project Leo, 2027)
AmazonJob Title
ASIC Engineer - Early Career (Project Leo, 2027)
Role Summary
Early-career engineering internship on Project Leo contributing to design, verification, and validation of Amazon's custom ASICs. Work with cross-functional teams including physical design and software/system architects to move features from concept to production.
Experience Level
Entry-level internship suitable for recent graduates or candidates with equivalent practical experience (typically 0–2 years).
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include hands-on engineering across design and validation phases.
- Participate in digital logic design and SystemVerilog-based verification.
- Perform post-silicon validation and debugging of ASICs.
- Collaborate with physical design teams to meet performance, power, and area targets.
- Interface with software and system architects to capture end-customer requirements.
- Develop and execute design automation flows and verification infrastructure.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and baseline qualifications for the internship.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and SystemVerilog.
- Experience with RF measurement equipment (power meters, spectrum analyzers) or equivalent lab experience.
- Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems, or systems.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Nice-to-have: experience in communication theory, OFDM, MIMO, and digital/wireless communication systems.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a closely related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
About the Company
Company: Amazon
Headquarters: Seattle, Washington, United States
Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, committed to delivering fast, reliable services across diverse sectors. The company's innovative technologies include AWS, Kindle, and Echo, as well as developing low Earth orbit satellite networks for improved internet connectivity worldwide.
