ML Embedded Software Development Manager, Annapurna Labs Machine Learning Accelerators, AWS

Job title:

ML Embedded Software Development Manager, Annapurna Labs Machine Learning Accelerators, AWS

Company

Amazon

Job description

DESCRIPTIONDo you love building highly technical teams, and leading them to successful product releases? Do you dream in both hardware and software, comfortably straddling the gray area between them? Have you heard about machine learning and want to get your hands dirty? Do you get joy from helping folks on your team grow and develop, mentoring and coaching them both technically and interpersonally? If these ring true, awesome – this is the role for you. Come join us!Custom silicon chips live at the heart of AWS Machine Learning servers, enabling faster, more powerful, and more accurate machine learning for our customers. We’re looking for a software development manager (SDM) to scale the team that develops the embedded software stack critical to the functionality of these cutting-edge system-on-chips (SoCs). Your team’s software will drive execution and management of the neural network program directly from within these chips’ Neuron Cores.You’ll also work closely with our architecture and design teams to drive hardware/software co-design, developing both firmware and custom hardware that enables ML within our accelerator chips. Our team’s charter is to make deep learning pervasive for everyday software developers and to democratize access to cutting edge infrastructure – you and your team will be enabling that vision from the ground up.Key job responsibilities:– Manage a team of software engineers in hardware/software co-design
– Hire top talent to build your team
– Technically lead new product and feature development (this is a deeply technical, hands-on role)
– Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and timelines, then drive resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery
– Drive hardware/software quality and stability improvements via infrastructure development (testing, coverage, CI/CD, etc.)
– Ensure team is building software that can be maintained, improved upon, documented, tested, and reused
– Close collaboration with architects, RTL designers, design verification engineers, and other software teamsThis is a fast-paced, challenging position, where you’ll work with thought-leaders in multiple technology areas. You’ll have high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you’ll be constantly looking for ways to improve our products’ performance, quality, and cost. We’re searching for individuals who want to reach beyond what is possible today and change an industry.While your primary responsibility will be building and leading your team, Annapurna Labs is a highly technical organization, and you’ll be expected to jump into technical issues and our codebase head-first. We are looking for an SDM who can do the work themselves, but enjoys management.You’ll learn about the inner workings of ML and our accelerators as part of your onboarding, so while no prior ML knowledge is required, an ML background will be helpful.About the team
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations that continue to set AWS’s services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services. Additionally, this role may involve exposure to and experience with Amazon’s growing suite of generative AI services and other cutting-edge cloud computing offerings across the AWS portfolio.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.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 engineering team management experience
– Experience partnering with product or program management teams
– 7+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– Experience developing embedded software or firmware
– C++ or C project experience, with strong object-oriented programming background
– Experience with computer architecturePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching, and managing software engineers to improve their skills, efficiency, and effectiveness
– 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams in hardware/software co-design
– ML/AI background, especially at the lowest level, e.g. kernel development for GPUs or accelerators
– System software (OS kernel, bare metal, microcontroller, etc.) development experience
– Experience building test regression and continuous integration frameworks and tooling
– 2+ years of embedded firmware development experienceAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.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 compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $166,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $287,700/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.

Expected salary

$166400 per year

Location

Cupertino, CA

Job date

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 03:47:00 GMT

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