Package Layout Design Engineer , Annapurna Labs - AI Silicon Packaging
Company: Amazon
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS) 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. We are seeking a Package Layout Design Engineer
to join our hardware team and contribute to the physical design of
advanced IC packages for next-generation machine learning and data
center ASICs. In this role, you will execute package layout tasks
from floor planning through tape out and manufacturing release,
working closely with senior engineers, SI/PI, thermal, and
manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready designs that meet
performance, density, and reliability targets. Key job
responsibilities - Execute package layout tasks across the design
cycle: die floor planning, bump/pad assignment, RDL routing,
substrate design, verification, and tape out release. - Implement
physical designs for advanced packaging architectures including
2.5D interposer, 3D-IC, fan-out wafer-level packaging, and silicon
bridge technologies (e.g., CoWoS, EMIB, or similar). - Support
package floorplan development considering die placement, bump maps,
power/ground distribution, signal escape routing, and decoupling
capacitor placement. - Perform RDL and substrate routing for
high-density interconnects including microbumps, C4 bumps, TSVs,
microvias, and PTH vias across multi-layer organic substrates or
silicon interposers. - Support die-level RDL routing and bump
planning in coordination with ASIC physical design teams to help
co-optimize the die-package interface. - Contribute to cross-level
layout co-optimization across die RDL, interposer/substrate, and
PCB levels under guidance from senior engineers. - Assist in
maintaining package stack-up definitions in collaboration with
SI/PI and materials engineering teams. - Run physical verification
checks (DRC, connectivity, shorts/opens) and support design
closure. - Follow and help refine package design rules and
guidelines, working with OSAT partners and foundries to ensure DFM
compliance. - Collaborate with SI/PI engineers to incorporate
electrical constraints into the physical layout —
impedance-controlled routing, power plane optimization, and
critical net shielding. - Bachelor's degree in Electrical
Engineering or a related field - 5 years of experience in IC
package layout and physical design - Experience executing package
designs from concept through tape out for multi-layer organic
substrates or silicon interposers - Hands-on experience with
package layout tools such as Cadence APD/SiP, Synopsys IC
Packaging, Mentor Xpedition, or equivalent - Understanding of
advanced packaging technologies: 2.5D/3D-IC, fan-out WLP, RDL, TSV,
microbump, or silicon bridge interconnects - Working knowledge of
package design rules, DFM constraints, and physical verification
methodologies (DRC, connectivity checks) - Experience with bump map
and ball map definition, escape routing strategies, and
power/ground plane design - Good communication skills with the
ability to work effectively across design, SI/PI, and manufacturing
teams - MS with 3 years in IC package layout and physical design -
Familiarity with substrate and interposer manufacturing processes,
material properties, and their impact on design decisions -
Exposure to chiplet-based or heterogeneous integration packaging
architectures - Familiarity with package-level SI/PI concepts
(impedance control, PDN layout, crosstalk-aware routing) sufficient
to collaborate with SI/PI engineers - Experience developing
automation scripts (Python, TCL, Skill, Ravel) for layout tasks or
design rule checks - Exposure to working with OSAT partners on NPI
builds or yield improvement efforts - Familiarity with
high-bandwidth memory (HBM) integration in advanced packaging
contexts 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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process, please visit
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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, Cupertino - 157,300.00 -
212,800.00 USD annually USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00
USD annually
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