Sr Performance Validation Engineer
AmazonRole Summary
The Senior Pre-Silicon Performance Validation Engineer at Amazon Lab126 will be responsible for validating and verifying the performance of complex silicon designs during the pre-silicon phase. This role ensures that chip designs meet high performance, power, and functionality requirements before tape-out.
Experience Level
Senior; 7+ years of relevant experience required.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing and executing comprehensive validation strategies for silicon performance.
- Developing test plans that verify performance against design specifications.
- Creating and maintaining validation infrastructure including test benches and performance models.
- Identifying performance bottlenecks and collaborating with design teams for optimizations.
- Establishing validation methodologies and best practices across the organization.
- Providing feedback to design teams on performance optimization opportunities.
- Collaborating with external partners on validation activities.
Requirements
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
- 7+ years of UVM, C, System C, and scripting experience.
- Deep understanding of digital design principles and pre-silicon performance validation methodologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools including RTL simulators and emulation platforms.
- Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, and SystemVerilog.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field is required.
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.
