Hardware Engineer
Core
Analyze AI and datacenter hardware architecture, design, and manufacturing processes to translate physical evidence into actionable insights for a research firm.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (AI/datacenter architecture & failure analysis)
Builds
Technical analysis reports, teardowns, and industry models for hyperscalers, investors, and government agencies
Domain
Semiconductor industry + AI hardware architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Hardware architecture analysis, teardown & characterization, DTCO/STCO reasoning, physical failure analysis, semiconductor sample prep, analytical tools (FIB/SEM/TEM/X-ray), Python for data analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced packaging knowledge, micrograph interpretation, FA toolchain planning, statistical process control
Technologies
FIB, SEM, TEM, X-ray, Python
Responsibilities
Conduct architectural analysis of GPUs, ASICs, CPUs, and accelerators; drive end-to-end teardowns; identify competitive design trade-offs; co-author technical research; expand lab capabilities
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC