ASIC Engineer, Project Leo

Job ID: | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

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 households to hospitals, businesses and government agencies.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, a U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

This is a full‑time position. Candidates should expect to work in office, Monday‑Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8 am–5 pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager.

NOTE: By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Application‑Specific Integrated Circuit roles at all U.S. locations we hire for, including but not limited to the Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY) and Minneapolis (MN).

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. Our intense focus on customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA.

As part of a project team you will work alongside Senior ASIC Engineers, supporting the design, debug, validation and optimization of products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle. You will also support engineering builds and gain experience with high‑volume manufacturing. Some positions may require international travel.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Participate in logic design, verification and post‑silicon validation as part of Amazon custom silicon solutions.
• Work with physical design teams to achieve performance and area requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of the end‑customer requirements, including software applications, use models, system architecture and the SoC architecture/micro‑architecture of our solutions.
• Develop and execute design automation mechanisms and flows.

A day in the life: We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high‑impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth. How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience demonstrating software engineering skills in a previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications, and strong analytical, detail‑oriented and communication abilities.
• Experience in RTL coding and debug, as well as performance, power, area analysis and trade‑offs.
• Experience in C/C++ and SystemVerilog coding.
• Experience working closely with physical design teams to develop highly optimized ASICs with excellent power, performance and area.
• Experience with modern ASIC/FPGA design and verification tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and effective communication abilities.

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, 401(k) matching, paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

USA, CA, San Diego – 122,600.00 – 170,000.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Sunnyvale – 126,100.00 – 185,000.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin – 109,700.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond – 109,700.00 – 160,000.00 USD annually

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