Amazon
Firmware Engineer, Annapurna Labs, ML Acceleration - Performance Instrumentation
Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Firmware Engineer, Annapurna Labs, ML Acceleration - Performance Instrumentation & Developer Tools
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product 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.
Key job responsibilities
Design and implement firmware algorithms for power management, thermal control, & performance optimization on ML acceleration hardware
Develop real‑time control policies & state machines that dynamically balance power, thermal, & performance constraints
Create optimization algorithms for resource allocation, frequency/voltage scaling, & workload scheduling
Implement efficient data structures & algorithms suitable for embedded, resource‑constrained environments
Design & implement on‑device tracing & telemetry collection systems to support algorithm development & validation
Build developer tools & data pipelines for metric collection, analysis, & visualization of algorithm behavior
Implement low‑overhead instrumentation that minimizes impact on workload performance
Collaborate with hardware architects to understand hardware capabilities and identify optimal instrumentation points
Develop automated testing & validation workflows; integrate with optional cloud‑based analytics pipelines
Own firmware code quality through rigorous testing, debugging, & validation on hardware
A day in the life You will work closely with power architects and hardware teams to understand silicon capabilities, implement low‑level control mechanisms, and create the algorithms and tooling that deliver optimal system behavior.
This position is ideal for firmware engineers who enjoy solving algorithmic challenges in resource‑constrained environments, working close to hardware, and building systems that intelligently manage complex trade‑offs in real‑time.
About the team Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge‑sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one‑on‑one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
About AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of software development, or 3+ years of software development experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
Strong firmware or embedded systems development experience
Proficiency in C/C++ for systems programming with strong foundation in algorithms and data structures
Experience implementing efficient algorithms in resource‑constrained, real‑time environments
Experience with hardware interfaces, instrumentation, or performance monitoring
Strong debugging skills with hardware‑software systems
Experience building developer tools or instrumentation frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing control algorithms, optimization algorithms, or state machines in firmware
Experience with power management algorithms, thermal control policies, or dynamic performance optimization
Background in tracing frameworks, telemetry systems, or performance analysis
Understanding of algorithmic complexity and optimization techniques for embedded systems
Familiarity with hardware performance counters, on‑chip monitoring, or hardware debug interfaces
Experience with data collection pipelines and scripting (Python, shell) for algorithm validation
Understanding of ML training/inference workloads and their performance characteristics
Takes strong ownership, works effectively in ambiguous situations, demonstrates a bias for action while consistently delivering impactful results
Equal Opportunity Employer Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Compensation 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.
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Key job responsibilities
Design and implement firmware algorithms for power management, thermal control, & performance optimization on ML acceleration hardware
Develop real‑time control policies & state machines that dynamically balance power, thermal, & performance constraints
Create optimization algorithms for resource allocation, frequency/voltage scaling, & workload scheduling
Implement efficient data structures & algorithms suitable for embedded, resource‑constrained environments
Design & implement on‑device tracing & telemetry collection systems to support algorithm development & validation
Build developer tools & data pipelines for metric collection, analysis, & visualization of algorithm behavior
Implement low‑overhead instrumentation that minimizes impact on workload performance
Collaborate with hardware architects to understand hardware capabilities and identify optimal instrumentation points
Develop automated testing & validation workflows; integrate with optional cloud‑based analytics pipelines
Own firmware code quality through rigorous testing, debugging, & validation on hardware
A day in the life You will work closely with power architects and hardware teams to understand silicon capabilities, implement low‑level control mechanisms, and create the algorithms and tooling that deliver optimal system behavior.
This position is ideal for firmware engineers who enjoy solving algorithmic challenges in resource‑constrained environments, working close to hardware, and building systems that intelligently manage complex trade‑offs in real‑time.
About the team Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge‑sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one‑on‑one mentoring and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
About AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of software development, or 3+ years of software development experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
Strong firmware or embedded systems development experience
Proficiency in C/C++ for systems programming with strong foundation in algorithms and data structures
Experience implementing efficient algorithms in resource‑constrained, real‑time environments
Experience with hardware interfaces, instrumentation, or performance monitoring
Strong debugging skills with hardware‑software systems
Experience building developer tools or instrumentation frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing control algorithms, optimization algorithms, or state machines in firmware
Experience with power management algorithms, thermal control policies, or dynamic performance optimization
Background in tracing frameworks, telemetry systems, or performance analysis
Understanding of algorithmic complexity and optimization techniques for embedded systems
Familiarity with hardware performance counters, on‑chip monitoring, or hardware debug interfaces
Experience with data collection pipelines and scripting (Python, shell) for algorithm validation
Understanding of ML training/inference workloads and their performance characteristics
Takes strong ownership, works effectively in ambiguous situations, demonstrates a bias for action while consistently delivering impactful results
Equal Opportunity Employer Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Compensation 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.
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