HDD Servo Processing Subsystem Architecture Lead
Core
Define and execute the strategic vision for servo real-time compute platform architecture, encompassing firmware, ISA, and SoC microarchitecture to enable next-generation HDD products with multi-stream data and multi-actuator control.
Role type
Senior IC architecture lead (embedded systems & storage)
Builds
Next-generation HDD products with concurrent data streams and multi-actuator control
Domain
Hard disk drive (HDD) storage technology and embedded real-time control
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Real-time control systems, multi-core computing platform architecture, digital signal processing, FPGA/ASIC design, hardware-software co-design, C/C++ programming, HDL, MATLAB/Simulink modeling, Renode/Verilator/LLVM tools, servo control theory, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
Master's degree or certification in embedded systems, PhD in real-time/multi-core architecture, deep expertise in servo loop design and stability analysis
Technologies
C, C++, HDL, MATLAB, Simulink, Renode, Verilator, LLVM, FPGA, ASIC, SoC
Responsibilities
Define future-state servo real-time compute architecture and ISA; Co-lead SoC microarchitecture decisions; Own servo compute resource management and budgeting; Lead co-design of firmware platform architecture; Drive evolution of servo compute tooling ecosystem; Coordinate across distributed teams; Deliver multi-stream/multi-actuator capability; Mentor junior engineers; Conduct technical reviews and provide architectural guidance; Analyze and optimize servo loop performance; Develop architectural standards and design guidelines
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
