Staff SoC Design Engineer

quadric

United States

Remote

USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life Insurance

Equity with the business

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible PTO

Winter holiday shutdown

Catered lunch daily

Downtown Burlingame office location

Job summary

Quadric is seeking a Staff SoC Design Engineer in Burlingame, CA to join the chip design team on ground-floor SoC development. You will define the architecture, own subsystem development, and integrate third-party IP while driving PPA optimization and timing closure for our next-generation GPNPU platform.

You will work across front-end and back-end flows, package designs for customer releases, and enable fast iteration from early concepts to tapeout.

Qualifications

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 5+ years of hands-on SoC/ASIC front-end design and integration experience.
Proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog.
Strong background in computer architecture, low-power digital design techniques, and deep technical knowledge in at least one subsystem (Memory, I/O, or Compute).
Proven experience with SoC subsystems (including 3rd-party IP) and working knowledge of VCS & Verilog/C Co-Simulation.

Responsibilities

Own SoC-level subsystem development and seamless integration with third-party IP (such as NoC, PCIe/UCIe interfaces, DDR, Security, etc.).
Contribute directly to the definition of the SoC architecture by deeply understanding its application requirements.
Package designs for customer releases and rapidly iterate based on customer feedback.

Skills

SystemVerilog Verilog

SoC Front-end

IP Integration

VCS Co-Simulation

Compute Architecture

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

NoC

PCIe/UCIe

DDR

Job description

Quadric is redefining edge AI with the industry’s first General Purpose Neural Processing Unit (GPNPU), enabling developers to run both neural network inference and conventional C++ code on a single programmable architecture. Our technology powers intelligent edge devices across automotive, industrial, robotics, and embedded systems.

Founded in 2016 and based in downtown Burlingame, California, Quadric is building the world’s first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Quadric aims to empower developers in every industry with superpowers to create tomorrow’s technology, today. The company was co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, who were previously the technical co-founders of the Bitcoin computing company 21.

The Opportunity

Quadric is building a revolutionary new processor-based SoC architecture. As a Staff SoC Design Engineer , you will get in on the ground floor as a key member of our chip design team, contributing across all stages of the SoC design and integration cycle. In this role, you will help define the SoC architecture, own subsystem development, integrate third-party IP, and drive PPA optimization to bring our next-generation platform to life.

What You’ll Do

SoC Subsystem Development & IP Integration

Own SoC-level subsystem development and seamless integration with third-party IP (such as NoC, PCIe/UCIe interfaces, DDR, Security, etc.).

Contribute directly to the definition of the SoC architecture by deeply understanding its application requirements.

Package designs for customer releases and rapidly iterate based on customer feedback.

PPA Optimization & Timing Closure

Own Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization strategies at the SoC level.

Apply low-power digital design techniques to optimize hardware efficiency.

Contribute to timing closure across the full product lifecycle, spanning front-end, back-end, and final tapeout stages.

Balance single-stream latency against scaled throughput performance.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 6–12 months, you’ll:

Independently own SoC subsystem development and drive measurable PPA improvements.

Develop an in-depth understanding of the architecture and software interfaces, enabling you to debug complex issues across the full SW/HW stack.

Successfully package and deliver design releases for customer evaluation and integration.

What We’re Looking For

Required

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on SoC/ASIC front-end design and integration experience.

Proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog.

Strong background in computer architecture, low-power digital design techniques, and deep technical knowledge in at least one subsystem (Memory, I/O, or Compute).

Proven experience with SoC subsystems (including 3rd-party IP) and working knowledge of VCS & Verilog/C Co-Simulation.

Preferred

Experience in logic synthesis and performance modeling.

Experience in FPGA design.

Familiarity with automotive safety standards (ASIL) and hardware security standards.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $230,000. This range reflects the full span of levels and geographies at which Quadric hires for this role. The actual base salary offered will depend on a number of factors, including the specific level of the role, years and depth of relevant experience, technical skills and competencies, the criticality of the role to the business, internal equity, and work location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for equity and a discretionary annual performance bonus as applicable to the role and level.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one - Premiums covered at 99% for Employees

Company-paid life Insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

STD + LTD insurance

Commuter support including parking or Caltrain reimbursement. Our office is conveniently located within walking distance of the Caltrain station

FSA + HSA

Equity with the business

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible PTO

Winter holiday shutdown

Catered lunch each day in our office

Downtown Burlingame office location, close to shops, cafes, and local amenities

Collaborative, low-ego culture with significant ownership and impact

A work culture focused on innovative disruption

Equal Employment Opportunity

Quadric is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

Quadric participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for U.S.-based roles. As part of this process, applicants may review the following notices, which explain your rights and our participation in E-Verify. These notices are provided in English and Spanish.