Software Development Manager - Compiler, AWS Neuron, Annapurna Labs

Company: Amazon
Location: Cupertino
Posted on: April 6, 2026

Job Description:

The Product: AWS Machine Learning accelerators are at the forefront of AWS innovation. The Inferentia chip delivers best-in-class ML inference performance at the lowest cost in cloud. Trainium will deliver the best-in-class ML training performance with the most teraflops (TFLOPS) of compute power for ML in the cloud. This is all enabled by edge software stack, the AWS Neuron Software Development Kit (SDK), which includes an ML compiler, Neuron Kernel Interface (NKI) compiler, and runtime that natively integrates into popular ML frameworks, such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. Neuron Kernel Interface (NKI) is a bare-metal language and compiler for directly programming NeuronDevices available on AWS Trn/Inf instances. You can use NKI to develop, optimize and run new operators directly on NeuronCores while making full use of available compute and memory resources. AWS Neuron and Inferentia are used at scale with customers and partners like PyTorch, Epic Games, Snap, AirBnB, Autodesk, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Rekognition and more customers in various other segments. The Team: The Amazon Annapurna Labs team is a responsible for building innovative silicon and software for AWS customers. We are at the forefront of innovation by combining cloud scale with the world’s most talented engineers. Our team covers multiple disciplines including silicon engineering, hardware design and verification, software and operations. With such breadth of talent, there's opportunity to learn all of the time. We operate in spaces that are very large, yet our teams remain small and agile. There is no blueprint. We're inventing. We're experimenting. When you couple that with the ability to work on so many different products and services, it's a very unique learning culture. Learn more about Our History: https://www.amazon.science/how-silicon-innovation-became-the-secret-sauce-behind-awss-success You: We are seeking a talented Software Development Manager with strong leadership/ mentoring skills to join our NKI Compiler Team. As an SDM III you be leading a team of experienced compiler engineers developing compiler optimization algorithms and deploying, at scale, a new compiler targeting AWS custom hardware. You'll need to be technically capable, credible, and curious in your own right as a trusted AWS Neuron Manager, innovating on behalf of our customers. You’ll leverage your technical communications skills as a partner with AWS ML services teams, pre-silicon design, and bringing new products/features to market. As deep learning models become more versatile, using compiler technologies to achieve both high performance and high productivity becomes essential. Join the team to build the software that will boost the entire deep learning community. You have knowledge of resource management, scheduling, code generation, optimization, and instruction architectures including CPU, NPU, GPU and novel forms of compute. Explore the Product: https://aws.amazon.com/machine-learning/neuron/ https://awsdocs-neuron.readthedocs-hosted.com/en/latest/general/nki/index.html In order to be considered for this role, candidates must be currently located in or willing to relocate to Cupertino, CA. About the team Inclusive Team Culture Here at Annapurna Labs, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 14 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust. Work/Life Balance Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives. Mentorship & Career Growth 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. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future. - 5 years of engineering team management experience - 9 years of working directly within engineering teams experience - 4 years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience - Experience partnering with product or program management teams - Understanding of compilers (resource management, instruction scheduling, code generation, and compute graph optimization) - Strong software design fundamentals and excellent system-level coding skills - M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field 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 . USA, CA, Cupertino - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually

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