VP of HW Systems Engineering
Core
Lead the hardware product lifecycle from concept to high-volume production for Axiado's Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) products, managing senior engineers and contractors in a supply-chain-constrained environment.
Role type
VP of HW Systems Engineering (Executive, hands-on IC)
Builds
TCU-based embedded systems for secure server infrastructure
Domain
Semiconductor / Data Center Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Hardware engineering leadership, circuit design, schematic capture, Failure Analysis (FA), root-cause triage, lab validation, supply chain management, OCP DC-SCM standards, server interfaces (PCIe, USB, I2C, etc.), CPU/GPU architecture knowledge
Preferred skills
Linux environment scripting (Python/Bash), network across hyperscaler and OEM partners, rapid hardware redesign capability
Technologies
Cadence OrCAD, Cadence Allegro, OCP DC-SCM, PCIe, USB, I2C, SMBus, SPI, UART, MCTP, eSPI, LTPI
Responsibilities
Drive TCU-based embedded systems from concept to mass production; Optimize DFM/DFT and production yields; Oversee technical resolution of customer field returns and FA; Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve complex system bugs; Lead first-silicon bring-up and EVT/DVT testing; Integrate OCP standards and represent the company in industry forums; Pivot board layouts based on parts availability and manage tier-1 suppliers; Drive schematic development and collaborate with Layout/Mechanical/SI engineers
Seniority
VP, Executive leadership with hands-on technical execution
