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The Systems Engineer, Platform Architecture joins the Platform Architecture group to connect hardware and software into a unified system. This role involves designing and developing new technologies for interfacing software to hardware prototypes while supporting silicon engineering teams during chip development and verification. The engineer will collaborate with software, design verification, and silicon validation teams to deploy and transfer these technologies across various groups. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, multi-threading, concurrency, and scripting languages like Python or Lua. Preferred skills include experience with C++17 templates, SystemVerilog, HDL simulation tools, AXI protocols, atomics, memory ordering, and moving data over sockets, shared memory, or PCIe. The role focuses on the critical domain of hardware/software interface technologies to ensure next-generation chips perform as intended for end users.
What does a Systems Engineer earn in California?
Median $191000 from 73 postings across 17 companies.
Design and develop new technologies for interfacing software with hardware prototypes.
Develop new hardware/software interface technologies specifically for chip development and verification.
Deploy and transfer new technologies in coordination with software, design verification, and silicon validation teams.
Provide technical support to various groups regarding the use of existing and newly developed technologies.
Lead deliverables independently across multiple internal engineering teams.
Support world-leading silicon engineering teams on next-generation chip development.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related engineering field.
Experience programming in C++.
Experience with multi-threading and concurrency.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
Experience with debugging and profiling tools.
10+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
Experience with C++17 or later, including templates for compile-time optimizations (preferred).
Experience with SystemVerilog, HDL simulation tools, and protocols like AXI; atomics/memory ordering; and moving data over sockets, shared memory, or PCIe (preferred).