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ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Amazon Leo

Amazon • Austin, Texas, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $136,000 - $212,800 / year

Posted Aug 18, 2026Apply by Sep 17, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Verification Engineer for Amazon Leo (low Earth orbit satellite comms) within the digital chip/SOC team

    • Mid-to-senior: 5+ years verification; U.S. export-control eligibility required

  • Stack/tools

    • HDL/verification: Verilog/SystemVerilog, UVM, DPI-C

    • Modeling/reference: Matlab (reference models), SystemC

    • Verification methods: formal verification, coverage (coverage matrices)

    • Languages/scripting: C + scripting for automation/regressions

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Build a state-of-the-art RTL verification environment and validate RTL vs Matlab reference models

    • Create test plans, develop tests, run regressions, track coverage, and report progress

    • Participate in ASIC validation and run formal verification for complex blocks; support system-level verification (UVM/SystemC/DPI-C)

  • Must-have skills

    • 2+ years UVM, plus C and scripting

    • 5+ years verification experience, preferably communications-related

    • Practical experience with RTL/ASIC verification and coverage reporting

    • Strong understanding of formal verification concepts (ability to run/operate formal flows)

  • Nice-to-haves

    • 7+ years digital verification in communications

    • Matlab familiarity, and/or modem verification experience

    • SystemC or Matlab model development/DV integration

    • Strong written/verbal co

Full Description

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 Participate in the validation of ASIC implementations in Verilog/SystemVerilog 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, SystemC 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 Engineering or a related field 5+ years in verification preferably in communication systems 2+ years in UVM, C, and scripting

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Electrical or Communications Engineering or a related field 7+ years in digital verification, preferably in communication systems Familiarity with Matlab Modem design verification experience

System C or Matlab model: development or DV integration experience 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.

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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 - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 157,300.00 - 212,800.00 USD annually

USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

USA, WA, Redmond - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Job ID: A3189504

ASIC Design VerificationUVMSystemVerilogVerilogCSystemCDPI-CFormal VerificationMatlabScriptingModem Design VerificationRTL TestingDigital Chip SOCsCommunication SystemsTest Plan DevelopmentRegression Automationmulti-location

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