SoC Engineer
Core
Architect, design, and integrate custom SoCs for OpenAI's first-party AI accelerators, connecting accelerator designs into complete functional systems.
Role type
Senior IC SoC Engineer (AI Accelerator)
Builds
Custom silicon computing platforms for frontier AI models
Domain
Semiconductor / AI Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
SoC architecture, RTL design, Arm Cortex-M/A processors, AMBA protocols (AXI/APB), PCIe integration, high-speed I/O (SerDes/PHY), third-party IP integration, reset and boot architecture, Verilog/SystemVerilog
Preferred skills
Pre-silicon validation, post-silicon debug, power management architecture, security architecture, automation tooling for hardware design
Technologies
Arm Cortex-M, Arm Cortex-A, AXI, APB, PCIe, SerDes, Verilog, SystemVerilog
Responsibilities
Define and implement SoC architectures spanning embedded processors, interconnects, and I/O; Develop microarchitecture and RTL for subsystems; Integrate third-party IP and glue logic; Drive PCIe and high-speed I/O integration; Collaborate with firmware/software teams on boot and runtime behavior; Build automation tools for design and debugging.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
