Senior ASIC Cost Analyst, Silicon Operations

The Senior ASIC Cost Analyst will build cost models and run cost governance for our next-generation satellite and customer terminal chips. You'll work closely with Silicon Engineering and the NPI team from the earliest design stages to build the cost picture for each new chip, covering wafer pricing, die size and yield, advanced packaging, test, and supply chain. As designs mature, you'll own the cost governance process. That means setting cost targets, maintaining the official cost baseline, reviewing changes against those targets, and holding programs accountable for cost. You'll provide the trusted cost numbers behind design, supplier, and manufacturing decisions, which ultimately drive material cost savings. You'll also partner with supplier management, supply chain, and finance, report to the ASIC Cost Manager, and brief senior leaders on cost status, risks, and savings opportunities. Key job responsibilities Build and maintain bottom-up "should-cost" models for ASICs. These cover wafer pricing, die size and gross die per wafer, yield, packaging and substrate, test time and ATE rates, and logistics. Model costs across volume tiers and scenarios, such as different packaging options or supplier models (current suppliers vs. co-investment), and recommend the most cost-effective option. Analyze wafer sort and final test costs: test time, how many parts are tested at once, ATE hourly rates and yield effects. Find ways to reduce test cost. Compare supplier quotes from foundry, packaging and test vendors (e.g., TSMC, GF, ASE) against should-cost. Prepare cost breakdowns and fact-based arguments for negotiations. Partner with supplier managers, program managers and engineering to set cost targets and track progress against them. Track cost reduction efforts and savings. Report cost trends and risks in monthly business reviews. Run sensitivity and what-if analyses for forecasts, yield ramps and changes in volume or pricing. Maintain cost data, assumptions and model version control. Improve and automate cost modeling tools. Present clear, data-backed recommendations to senior leadership. Build scalable tools, dashboards and data pipelines so cost modeling is faster, repeatable and easy to check. About the team Our mission is to make satellite connectivity hardware affordable at scale. Our vision is a company where cost is treated as a core design requirement, just like performance and reliability, and where decisions rest on cost data everyone trusts. You'll work directly with design & test engineers, product development, supply chain and finance, and you'll present your findings to senior leaders. Basic qualifications - Bachelor's degree, or experience in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field - 5+ years in semiconductor cost analysis, cost engineering, supplier pricing or finance - Proven experience building end-to-end ASIC cost models from wafer through test. - Experience running cost governance, cost targets or program cost reviews. - Strong financial modeling skills and comfort working with large datasets. Preferred qualifications - Ability to use market intelligence, industry reports and benchmarks (e.g., TechInsights, Yole, IC Knowledge) to check and challenge supplier quotes. - Deep understanding of the semiconductor market, including foundry pricing trends, capacity cycles, packaging and test costs. - Salesforce, Kiro, or BI tools (QuickSight) - MBA or an advanced degree in a technical or financial 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, Sunnyvale - 171,000.00 - 231,400.00 USD annually USA, WA, Bellevue - 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually