Staff SoC Design Engineer

quadric•Burlingame, CA

20h

About The Position

Quadric is developing a processor-based system-on-chip (SoC) architecture for its General Purpose Neural Processing Unit (GPNPU), which supports neural-network inference and conventional C++ code on a programmable architecture. The Staff SoC Design Engineer will be a key member of the chip design team, contributing across the SoC design and integration cycle. The role includes defining SoC architecture, owning subsystem development, integrating third-party IP, and optimizing power, performance, and area (PPA).

Requirements

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of hands-on SoC/ASIC front-end design and integration experience.
Proficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog.
Strong background in computer architecture and low-power digital design techniques.
Deep technical knowledge in at least one subsystem: Memory, I/O, or Compute.
Experience with SoC subsystems, including third-party IP.
Working knowledge of VCS and Verilog/C co-simulation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in logic synthesis and performance modeling.
Experience in FPGA design.
Familiarity with automotive safety standards (ASIL) and hardware security standards.

Responsibilities

Own SoC-level subsystem development and integrate third-party IP, such as NoC, PCIe/UCIe interfaces, DDR, and security IP.
Contribute to SoC architecture definition by understanding application requirements.
Package designs for customer releases and iterate based on customer feedback.
Own SoC-level PPA optimization strategies and apply low-power digital design techniques.
Contribute to timing closure across front-end, back-end, and final tapeout stages.
Balance single-stream latency against scaled throughput performance.
Develop an in-depth understanding of the architecture and software interfaces to debug issues across the software and hardware stack.
Deliver design releases for customer evaluation and integration.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, with premiums covered at 99% for employees.
Company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Commuter support, including parking or Caltrain reimbursement.
Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
Equity.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible paid time off.
Winter holiday shutdown.
Catered lunch each day at the office.