Systems Test Engineer

Systems Test Engineer - AI Hardware Manufacturing, Annapurna Labs
Join AWS as we scale our Manufacturing Test Engineering team developing comprehensive testing solutions for our innovative AI acceleration hardware, deployed across our global server fleet.
Annapurna Labs (our organization within AWS) designs hardware and software that accelerates innovation. Our custom chips, accelerators, and software stacks enable breakthrough performance in cloud computing, helping customers solve previously impossible challenges.
We're rapidly expanding our AI Hardware Test Organization and seeking talented Systems Test Engineers, Test Development Engineers, and Manufacturing Test Engineers. In this role, you'll own the entire test lifecycle - from creating test plans and developing test suites to validating and deploying tests in high‑volume manufacturing. You'll ensure our AI hardware systems meet the highest quality standards through rigorous testing methodologies.
You'll work closely with hardware designers, software engineers, and operations teams throughout the product development cycle. Your expertise in test development and system‑level validation will be crucial for ensuring product quality from early prototypes through mass production. The ideal candidate combines strong programming skills with hardware systems‑level understanding and a dedication to quality.
Create and execute comprehensive test plans for AI hardware systems from prototype through mass production
Design and develop automated test suites and frameworks using Python, C/C++, and shell scripting
Own the deployment and maintenance of test solutions in high‑volume manufacturing environments
Drive system‑level testing covering hardware, firmware, and software integration
Debug complex issues across hardware/software boundaries and perform failure analysis
Collaborate with manufacturing partners to optimize and scale test deployment globally
Analyze test results and provide data‑driven recommendations for product quality improvements
Develop and maintain clear test documentation and procedures for manufacturing teams
Why 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.
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
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.
Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field
~ Experience building test automation frameworks and tools
~ Experience in a Linux or Unix environment
~3+ years of experience in system‑level testing or validation
~ Strong programming experience in Python and C/C++
~ Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues
~ Experience working with manufacturing or production test environments

Experience programmatically testing products, measuring test coverage, developing the best automation, driving testability and diagnostic
Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data to drive process and system improvements
Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipeline implementation
Experience with DFx (Design for cost, test, manufacturing)
Experience in gathering test requirements to create detailed test plans and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
Experience developing and deploying tests in high‑volume manufacturing environments
Background testing AI/ML hardware accelerators or complex SoCs
Familiarity with server/data center hardware requirements
Experience with power and thermal testing methodologies
Experience improving manufacturing yield through test optimization
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. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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