mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Feb 16, 2026
$165,200 – $223,600
USD per year

About this role

Amazon is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Cupertino, CA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Machine Learning, Backend Development. Compensation is listed at $165,200–$223,600 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Cupertino, CA
Department
Software Development
Posted
Feb 16, 2026
AI Summary
Design and optimize high-performance, power-efficient RTL for custom ML inference chips (AWS Inferentia). Develop SystemVerilog implementations, conduct microarchitecture analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on ASIC design trade-offs. Requires strong ASIC design background and SystemVerilog proficiency.

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Job description

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Custom SoCs (System on Chip) live at the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers. As a member of the Cloud-Scale Machine Learning Acceleration team you’ll be responsible for the design and optimization of hardware in our data centers including AWS Inferentia, our custom designed machine learning inference datacenter server. Our success depends on our world-class server infrastructure; we’re handling massive scale and rapid integration of emergent technologies. We’re looking for an ASIC Design Engineer to help us trail-blaze new technologies and architectures, while ensuring high design quality and making the right trade-offs. Key job responsibilities As an ASIC Design Engineer, you will: • Develop and implement high-performance, area and power-efficient RTL designs to meet project specifications and targets • Conduct in-depth analysis of designs, microarchitectures, and architectures to optimize trade-offs between features, power consumption, performance, and area requirements • Create microarchitectures, implement SystemVerilog RTL, and deliver synthesis and timing-clean designs with appropriate constraints • Execute lint and clock domain crossing quality checks to ensure design integrity • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including architects, fellow designers, verification specialists, pre- and post-silicon validation teams, and synthesis, timing, and back-end experts The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ASIC design,…

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