Software Engineer – Hardware Abstraction Layer, AWS Machine Learning Full-time

Custom silicon chips live at the heart of AWS machine learning servers (Trainium and Inferentia), and enable machine learning (ML) for AWS’s customers. We’re looking for engineers to scale the system software team developing the hardware abstraction layer (HAL) that manages these cutting-edge ML system-on-chips (SoCs). The HAL forms the lowest level of the AWS infrastructure management software stack.

As a software engineer developing the SoC HAL, you will:

– Work with hardware designers to build HALs for newly developed SoC IPs

– Work with system software teams to solve SoC and system-level architectural issues, drive debug, architect the HAL itself, and innovate on cross-functional solutions

– Continuously test and deploy your software stack to multiple internal customers

– Refactor and maintain existing codebases throughout the device lifecycle

– Innovate on the tooling you provide to customers, making it easier for them to use our SoCs

AWS’s Annapurna Labs organization designs and deploys some of the largest custom silicon in the world, with many subsystems that must all be managed, tested, and monitored. The SoC HAL is a critical piece of the AWS infrastructure management software stack that ensure the chip is functional, performant, and secure.

You will thrive in this role if you:

– Are strong in C++ and familiar with Python

– Enjoy working with hardware-based systems, and diving into chip and system architecture

– Know how to build effective abstractions over low-level SoC details

– Have strong opinions about software architecture, and are able to apply them effectively

– Are familiar with modular driver architectures (such as the Linux or Windows device-driver stacks)

– Enjoy learning new technologies, building software at scale, moving fast, and working closely with colleagues as part of a small, startup-like team within a large organization

Although we build and deploy ML chips, no ML background is needed for this role. You (and your software) won’t be doing ML. Our HAL lives at the lowest level of the backend AWS infrastructure responsible for managing our ML servers. You and your team will develop HALs for components used by machine learning, like PCIe and HBM, but won’t need to deeply understand ML yourselves.

This role can be based in either Cupertino, CA or Austin, TX. The team is split between the two sites, with no preference for one over the other.

This is a fast-paced role where you’ll work with thought-leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve your software, as well as our products’ overall performance, quality, and cost.

We’re changing an industry. We’re searching for individuals who are ready for this challenge, who want to reach beyond what is possible today. Come join us and build the future of machine learning!

A day in the life

A few videos help explain what the Annapurna Labs ML team is working on:

– https://youtu.be/4nfkonjjICo?si=nKhM1Wv4108mnIOa

– https://youtu.be/n38WDflRbjQ?si=SZEV5i_5du1jKYP-

About the team

AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations – from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Iot), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.

Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS UC) designs silicon and software that accelerates innovation. Customers choose us to create cloud solutions that solve challenges that were unimaginable a short time ago-even yesterday. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable us to take on technical challenges that have never been seen before, and deliver results that help our customers change the world.

About AWS

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BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

– 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience

– 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience

– Experience programming with C++

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

– 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience

– Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent

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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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $129,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $223,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.