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Mgr III, ASIC - AMZ25936.5

Amazon

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Base salary $223,641  to $272,400

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Cupertino, CA

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About this job

Employer: Annapurna Labs (U.S.) Inc.

Position: Mgr III, ASIC - AMZ25936.5

Location: Cupertino, CA

Multiple Positions Available:

1. Lead a team of verification engineers in the functional verification of advanced AI-focused System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, including neural network accelerators, high-speed interconnects, and memory subsystems.

2. Manage project schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics while mentoring and developing junior engineers.

3. Define, develop, and implement comprehensive verification strategies and testplans aligned with AI-specific architectural and performance goals.

4. Oversee creation of modular, reusable UVM(Universal Verification Methodology) based testbenches for verifying components such as compute engines, DMA controllers, and AI-specific processing blocks.

5. Collaborate closely with architecture, RTL design, software, and machine learning teams to ensure full coverage of functional requirements and performance metrics.

6. Drive verification closure through coverage-driven verification methodologies, including code, functional, and assertion coverage.

7. Utilize simulation tools, formal verification techniques, and emulation platforms to validate complex AI workloads and edge-case scenarios.

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $223641 - $272400)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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Basic Qualifications

A Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field and 5 year(s) of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. In the alternative,

a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field followed by 8 year(s) of progressively responsible experience in the job offered or a

related occupation.

Must have 5 year(s) of experience in the following:

  • Design verification using System Verilog and UVM.
  • Testbench development including: testplans, stimulus, checkers, assertions and coverage.
  • Verify and integrate multiple levels of design including: custom chip blocks, 3rd party IPs and VIPs, sub-systems, and fullchip SOC systems.

The pay range for this position in Cupertino, CA is $223641 - $272400 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by California Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.

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Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.

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.

Source: Amazon · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($223,641) is above 92% of the 3,579 Engineering (non-software) roles in California listed on this site. Their median floor is $147,000; the middle half runs from $125,000 to $173,000.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amazon roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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RolePublished base
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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-19
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Location as the employer wrote it: US, CA, Cupertino

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $223641 - $272400)

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