Senior Silicon System and Software Integration Engineer

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

Job summary

SPD Technology is seeking a Senior Silicon System and Software Integration Engineer to accelerate ML ASIC development. You will bridge specification, design and verification, integrating hardware and software across IPs and systems.

This remote role offers cross-functional collaboration, exposure to RTL, firmware, FPGA environments, and validation workflows, with opportunities to lead end-to-end integration and deliver high-quality tapeouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a related technical field.
• 5 years of experience in two of: computer architecture, embedded firmware, ASIC design/verification, or integration of IPs.
• Experience in hardware/software integration and validation.
• Experience with RTL development, design verification, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Execute hardware-software co-simulation methodologies leveraging RTL, emulation, and FPGA environments. Utilize simulators and performance models to correlate results.
• Design validation tests and microbenchmarks to verify IP functionality and performance. Write test plans with cross-functional teams.
• Own debug discussions and improve validation coverage and sign-off processes for tapeout and production deployment.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware/software integration

RTL development

Design verification

Education

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

Tools

C++

Python

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.

And now we are looking for a Senior Silicon System and Software Integration Engineer to join us as part of our team.

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.

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

• 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.