SoC Engineer

AI research and deployment company building and deploying frontier AI products, including ChatGPT, Codex, and its API platform.

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San Francisco, United States
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About the Role

You will help architect, design, and integrate first-party AI accelerators, building the processor, interconnect, I/O, and platform infrastructure that turns accelerator designs into complete systems. You'll define SoC architectures, develop RTL, integrate Arm processors and third-party IP, work on PCIe and die-to-die connectivity, reset and boot architecture, debug/test/security, and carry designs through bring-up.

Requirements

  • Experience in SoC architecture, RTL design, and subsystem or full-chip integration through silicon bring-up
  • Familiarity with Arm Cortex-M and Cortex-A and AMBA protocols such as AXI and APB
  • Understanding of PCIe protocols and controller IP integration and debugging
  • Experience integrating high-speed I/O including SerDes/PHY and die-to-die links
  • Experience working with third-party IP vendors
  • Understanding of reset and boot architecture
  • Experience designing for debug, test, and security
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting
  • May need to meet legal status requirements under U.S. export control laws

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement SoC architectures spanning embedded processors, AMBA interconnects, peripherals, PCIe, Ethernet, and die-to-die interfaces
  • Develop microarchitecture and RTL for I/O and SoC subsystems
  • Integrate Arm Cortex-M and Cortex-A processors, AXI/APB fabrics, and third-party controller IP
  • Develop reset and boot architectures with firmware and software teams
  • Incorporate debug, test, and security requirements into SoC architecture
  • Drive PCIe and other I/O integration including controller, PHY, SerDes, and die-to-die
  • Contribute to power management and security architecture
  • Work with third-party IP vendors on requirements, evaluation, deliverables, and issues
  • Work across architecture, design, verification, physical design, and software teams through pre-silicon validation and bring-up
  • Define boot, configuration, and runtime behavior with Firmware and Software teams
  • Build automation and AI-assisted tools to accelerate design, integration, and debugging

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer HSA contributions
  • Pre-tax Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter accounts
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents)
  • Paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Flexible PTO for exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays and company office closures
  • Paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in offices and meal delivery credits
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
  • Performance-related bonus