Lead Systems Architect
Core
Define end-to-end architecture bridging silicon (ASIC/SoC), board-level hardware platforms, and low-level system software/firmware for enterprise server and data center environments.
Role type
Lead Systems Architect (Hardware/Software/Firmware)
Builds
High-security AI-driven SoCs, server motherboards, baseboard management systems, and cloud data center platform designs.
Domain
Server infrastructure, Data Center, Semiconductor/ASIC
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SoC design flows, interconnects (AXI/AHB, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I3C), board-level hardware design, schematic capture, embedded firmware, RTOS, Linux device drivers, low-level C/C++, signal integrity, power delivery networks, thermal/mechanical constraints, secure platform boot flows, Root-of-Trust architecture, BMC stacks, platform management protocols (MCTP, PLDM, Redfish), circuit design, platform troubleshooting, Python/Bash scripting
Preferred skills
Open Compute Project (OCP) community participation, hardware security concepts (cryptographic accelerators, HSM, TPM, side-channel mitigations), BMC firmware architecture, hyperscaler ecosystem expertise, rapid hardware redesign, alternative component sourcing, modern CPU/GPU architectures
Technologies
Cadence OrCAD/Allegro, OpenBMC, Linux, PCIe, USB, I2C, SMBus, UART, NVMe-MI, LTPI, DC-SCM/DC-SCI
Responsibilities
Author comprehensive system architecture specifications and micro-architectural specs; Define hardware/software partition boundaries and register-level interfaces; Serve as primary technical point of contact for enterprise customers to scope security needs; Present architecture roadmaps to strategic partners and standards committees; Guide engineers on signal integrity, power delivery, and thermal constraints; Specify secure platform boot flows and Root-of-Trust architecture.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership track record
