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Lead ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2026
Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

The Role

Be part of Amazon Leo’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
  • Write tests in C/C to execute on embedded CPU
  • Develop tests for FPGA and emulation platforms
  • 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 or Communications Engineering or a related field
  • 7 years in verification preferably in communication systems
  • 5 years in UVM, C/C and scripting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 10 years in digital verification, preferably in communication systems
  • Familiarity with Matlab
  • Familiarity with formal verification techniques
  • Strong written and verbal skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, San Diego - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 183,000.00 - 247,600.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A3187764

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