Sr. ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Project Kuiper

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. The Role: 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: * Implement a state of the art verification environment to facilitate testing of the RTL against reference Matlab/C models * Develop detailed test plans and write tests, run regressions, collect coverage matrices and report progress to the program * Utilize the emulation platform to improve and strengthen pre-silicon verification flow * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to leverage emulation platform for end-to-end integration testing * Work with tool vendors and drive enhancements in emulation methodology * Participate in the validation of FPGAs using test benches, which can be reused for the ASIC implementation * Run formal verification of complex blocks to ensure functional correctness * Work with the design and communication systems team and participate in system level verification using test benches constructed using UVM, System C and DPI-C * Develop a highly automated environment to run regressions that can be used to make builds and maintain organization of the database 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. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering or Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience * 15+ years of experience in verification preferably in communication systems * 5+ years of experience in UVM, C, System C, and scripting * 3+ years of experience in emulation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Master's or Ph.D degree in Electrical / Communications Engineering * 15+ years of experience in digital verification, preferably in communication systems * 5+ years of experience in emulation * Familiarity with Matlab * Familiarity with formal verification techniques * Strong written and verbal skills Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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. 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