Senior Silicon System and Software Integration Engineer

SPD Technology; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Global collaboration

Job summary

SPD Technology seeks a Senior Engineer to drive cutting-edge ML accelerator hardware-software integration. You will own end-to-end validation of ML compute architecture, ASIC design and verification, and integration with software and third-party IPs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop validation plans, run RTL/FPGA simulations, and deliver high-quality tapeouts. This fully remote role offers a flexible schedule and the opportunity to influence global AI infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in two of: computer architecture, embedded firmware, ASIC design/verification, or IP integration.
• Experience in hardware/software integration and validation.
• Experience with RTL development, DV, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Review chip specs and designs; develop integration plans with software and system partners.
• Lead bring-up of ML compute features; validate complex hardware/software designs and IPs.
• Execute hardware-software co-simulation using RTL, emulation, FPGA environments; use simulators and models.
• Design validation tests and microbenchmarks; write test plans with cross-functional teams.
• Own debug discussions and improve validation coverage for tapeout and production.

Skills

Hardware-Software integration

RTL development

System validation

Performance modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

C++/Python

FPGA/Emulation tools

Job description

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients' growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone's contribution is welcomed.

About The Role

In this role, you will drive cutting-edge custom Machine Learning Accelerator (ASIC) technology that powers high-demanding, large-scale AI applications and global cloud infrastructure. You will leverage your design and verification expertise to evaluate complex digital designs, with a specific focus on ML compute architecture and its integration within AI/ML-driven systems. You will focus on ASIC development, validation, software, tools, and methodologies, pushing the boundaries of chip development and hardware-software integration. As a Senior Engineer, you will own cross-functional workstreams focused on end-to-end hardware-software integration and validation to demonstrate hardware, software, and system functionality and performance. You will serve as a key bridge between specification, design, and verification teams, as well as compiler and performance teams across the ML compute IP ecosystem.

Work Environment

Fully remote role. Flexible schedule with participation in team ceremonies and cross-functional collaboration.

As a qualified expert, You will

• Review chip specifications and designs, developing integration plans with software and system partners while coordinating hardware/software delivery
• Lead the bringup of ML compute features, integrating and validating complex hardware/software designs, including third-party IPs. Develop validation firmware to verify hardware functionality
• Execute hardware-software co-simulation methodologies leveraging RTL, emulation, and field-programmable gate array (FPGA) environments. Utilize architectural simulators and performance models to correlate results
• Design validation tests and microbenchmarks to verify IP functionality and performance. Author comprehensive test plans in coordination with cross-functional teams including Design, Design Verification (DV), Firmware, and Architecture
• Own debug discussions with Design/DV/Software/Architecture teams and help root cause functional failures and performance issues throughout the product development cycle. Improve validation coverage and sign-off processes for high-quality tapeout and production deployment

We're looking for you if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in two of the following: computer architecture, embedded firmware, ASIC design or verification, or the integration and enablement of first/third party IPs
• Experience in hardware/software integration and validation
• Experience with register-transfer level (RTL) development, design verification, and evaluation

Bonus Points

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, with an emphasis on computer architecture
• 4 years of experience with C++/Python software design principles
• Experience integrating complex hardware/software systems in accelerators
• Experience developing firmware for embedded systems or accelerators
• Experience in debugging firmware using simulation tools
• Knowledge of real-time operating system (RTOS) internals

What's in it for You

• Reveal great tech solutions
• Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling clients growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
• Experience an agile and flexible working environment
• Work fully remote around the globe, or in a hybrid work model from our office hubs which are equipped with everything needed for comfortable work. Enjoy a flexible working schedule and create work and rest balance for yourself. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, focusing on lasting cooperation and high-performance culture.
• Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Take advantage of performance review and career path. Elevate your skills with mentorship program, personal development plan, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.
• Feel cared about
• Be among like-minded people and feel supported with collaboration, open communication and mutual respect. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.