A
Director, Hardware Platform Engineering
Accepting applicationsAmpere · Portland, OR
Full-Time Principal AIAnalogDDRPCIESERDES
Posted
6d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Principal
Country
United States
Description
Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we’d love to have you apply!
About the role:
Spearhead a dynamic and highly skilled team of engineers in the specification and design of datacenter and edge platforms thereby facilitating the use and development of Ampere Computing’s products.
What you’ll achieve:
Leading a global platform engineering team with multiple offices spread across North America and APAC
Oversee ODM engagements for lead platforms from concept through DVT
Offer critical input to CPU, edge, Embedded Architecture, Sales, and Product Management for next-generation design definition as well as customer engagement
Work cohesively with ODMs to draft comprehensive SOW for development of datacenter and embedded platform hardware and software
Chief Architect in the development of Validation and CRB Platforms used internally for silicon validation, characterization, and SW development, and externally for customer design-in process
Responsible for eliminating HW bugs and deliver platforms on time for the arrival of silicon
Manage teams to execute validation plans, schedules and overall system quality & reliability
Actively collaborate with multiple contract manufacturing companies globally
Engineering team liaison for clarifications related to ODM and customer requirements
Managing budgets for hardware team as well as ODM engagements
About you:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience directing managers and highly technical subject matter experts, as well as growing and developing high performing teams
Minimum of 12 years’ experience with datacenter, edge, embedded, and system architecture development across multiple full product life cycles, from concept to HVM mass production
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in embedded board designs and bring-up for high-speed interfaces such as LPDDR/PCIE/GbE/USB/SERDES
Experience leading Customer/ODM/CM product developments from definition through manufacturing release
Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and root cause failure analysis
Familiarity with Electromagnetic Compliance (EMI/EMC)
Strong understanding of:
Analog and digital circuit theory and principles
Edge or embedded computing modules
General CPU/SoC architecture
Multicore processor environment
Platform design experience with PCI express standard
Platform design experience with JEDEC standard for DDR/LPDDR memory
Electrical simulation tools and models
Performance modeling and analysis
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Computer Science or similar discipline
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $279,500 and $419,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $293,000 and $440,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.
Benefit Highlights Include
Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Show more Show less
Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we’d love to have you apply!
About the role:
Spearhead a dynamic and highly skilled team of engineers in the specification and design of datacenter and edge platforms thereby facilitating the use and development of Ampere Computing’s products.
What you’ll achieve:
Leading a global platform engineering team with multiple offices spread across North America and APAC
Oversee ODM engagements for lead platforms from concept through DVT
Offer critical input to CPU, edge, Embedded Architecture, Sales, and Product Management for next-generation design definition as well as customer engagement
Work cohesively with ODMs to draft comprehensive SOW for development of datacenter and embedded platform hardware and software
Chief Architect in the development of Validation and CRB Platforms used internally for silicon validation, characterization, and SW development, and externally for customer design-in process
Responsible for eliminating HW bugs and deliver platforms on time for the arrival of silicon
Manage teams to execute validation plans, schedules and overall system quality & reliability
Actively collaborate with multiple contract manufacturing companies globally
Engineering team liaison for clarifications related to ODM and customer requirements
Managing budgets for hardware team as well as ODM engagements
About you:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience directing managers and highly technical subject matter experts, as well as growing and developing high performing teams
Minimum of 12 years’ experience with datacenter, edge, embedded, and system architecture development across multiple full product life cycles, from concept to HVM mass production
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in embedded board designs and bring-up for high-speed interfaces such as LPDDR/PCIE/GbE/USB/SERDES
Experience leading Customer/ODM/CM product developments from definition through manufacturing release
Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and root cause failure analysis
Familiarity with Electromagnetic Compliance (EMI/EMC)
Strong understanding of:
Analog and digital circuit theory and principles
Edge or embedded computing modules
General CPU/SoC architecture
Multicore processor environment
Platform design experience with PCI express standard
Platform design experience with JEDEC standard for DDR/LPDDR memory
Electrical simulation tools and models
Performance modeling and analysis
BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Computer Science or similar discipline
What we’ll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $279,500 and $419,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $293,000 and $440,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.
Benefit Highlights Include
Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.
Show more Show less