Senior ASIC Design Engineer, Project Kuiper

Amazon's Project Kuiper launches Low Earth Orbit satellites to provide broadband connectivity to underserved communities worldwide.
$150,000 - $250,000
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Space · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior ASIC Design Engineer, Project Kuiper

Project Kuiper is Amazon's ambitious initiative to revolutionize global connectivity through a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites. As a Senior ASIC Design Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge digital chip SOCs for satellite communications. This role offers a unique opportunity to define groundbreaking wireless solutions with minimal legacy constraints.

You'll be working with a talented team focused on developing world-class SOC and IP blocks that meet stringent power, area, and performance targets. The position involves complex technical challenges in ASIC design, from gate-level simulation to system architecture, requiring expertise in digital design and SoC implementation.

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership opportunities, as you'll be collaborating with system architects, verification engineers, and cross-functional teams. You'll be responsible for critical aspects of the design process, from initial conception through implementation and validation.

This is an exceptional opportunity for experienced engineers who want to make a significant impact on global connectivity infrastructure. You'll be working on technology that will provide high-speed broadband access to unserved and underserved communities worldwide, making a real difference in bridging the digital divide.

The position requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring team members and driving technical decisions. The work environment is dynamic and innovative, with access to cutting-edge technology and the resources of one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Senior ASIC Design Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • Develop and maintain gate-level simulation test plans for ASIC functionality and timing
  • Analyze simulation results, debug logic errors, and propose solutions
  • Facilitate integration across Firmware, RTL, Platform Software, and Platform Drivers
  • Develop Debug tools for RTL Emulation and silicon bring-up
  • Work with system architects to develop SOC and IP blocks
  • Define, configure and integrate SoC Subsystems
  • Contribute to SoC floor planning
  • Configure and integrate 3rd party IP blocks
  • Perform initial synthesis & timing analysis
  • Assist verification team in unit verification

Requirements For Senior ASIC Design Engineer, Project Kuiper

  • 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
  • 7+ years of programming with at least one software programming language
  • 7+ years of leading design or architecture experience
  • 7+ years of digital design experience in SoC design and implementation
  • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or refugee/asylee due to export control requirements

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