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ASIC Engineer Early Career - 2027, Project Leo

Amazon

Redmond, WAInternship$115–160K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$115–160K/yr
Location
Redmond, WA
Role Type
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Amazon’s ASIC Engineer Early Career role supports custom silicon projects from concept through production, working alongside senior engineers on design, debug, validation, and optimization. The engineer participates in logic design, verification, post-silicon validation, physical-design collaboration, and design automation. The posting describes an internship with hands-on project responsibility and exposure to engineering builds and high-volume manufacturing; some positions may require international travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

C/C++SystemVerilogHardware DesignHardware ValidationRF Measurement EquipmentPower MetersSpectrum AnalyzersVector Signal GeneratorsNetwork AnalyzersOscilloscopesCommunication TheoryOFDMMIMODigital Communication SystemsWireless Communication SystemsRF EngineeringAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Communications Engineering or RF Equipment ExperienceMaster's in Electrical Engineering or Communications Engineering or RF Equipment ExperienceMust Be 18+U.S. Citizen or National, Permanent Resident, Refugee, or Asylee

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

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At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.

What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.

NOTE: By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all ASIC Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), San Diego (CA), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).

At Amazon, we hire the best minds in technology to innovate and build on behalf of our customers. The intense focus we have on our customers is why we are one of the world’s most beloved brands. Customer obsession is part of our company DNA.

As part of a project team you will work alongside Senior ASIC Engineers; supporting the design, debug, validation and optimization of the products. You will be involved in projects from concept through production, gaining exposure to the complete design lifecycle. You will also support engineering builds gaining experience with high volume manufacturing. Some positions may require international travel.

Key job responsibilities

As an ASIC Engineer you will engage with an experienced cross-disciplinary staff to conceive and design innovative consumer products. You will work closely with an internal inter-disciplinary team, and outside partners to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and verification. You must be responsive, flexible and able to succeed within an open collaborative peer environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Participate in logic design, verification and post-silicon validation as part of Amazon custom silicon solutions.

  • Work with physical design teams to achieve performance and area requirements.

  • Develop a deep understanding of the end customer requirements, including software applications, use models, system architecture and the SoC architecture/micro-architecture of our solutions.

  • Develop and execute design automation mechanisms and flows.

A day in the life

We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow.

At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth.

How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

About the team

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.

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/Communications Engineering, or experience with RF measurement equipment, including: power meters, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes

  • Experience in C/C++ and system Verilog coding

  • Experience in hardware design and validation of components, subsystems and systems

  • Are 18 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Communications Engineering, or experience with RF measurement equipment, including: power meters, spectrum analyzers, vector signal generators, network analyzers, oscilloscopes

  • Experience in communication theory, OFDM, MIMO, Digital/Wireless Communication Systems or RF engineering

  • Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

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.

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 .

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,909 open Hardware Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–160K/yr
  • Washington median$136–205K/yr184 salary ranges
  • US median$132–201K/yr2,134 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $138K, is 19% below the Washington median midpoint ($170K) — in the lowest quarter of Hardware Engineer salary ranges in Washington.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 201 open Hardware Engineer jobs in Washington and 2,909 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington
Experience
Hardware Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (2,448 postings).
Education
1,857 of the 2,909 open Hardware Engineer jobs (64%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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