Senior Hardware Engineer – Micro-Architect

Quadric has created an innovative general purpose neural processing unit (GPNPU) architecture. Quadric’s co-optimized software and hardware is targeted to run neural network (NN) inference workloads in a wide variety of edge and endpoint devices, ranging from battery operated smart-sensor systems to high-performance automotive or autonomous vehicle systems. Unlike other NPUs or neural network accelerators in the industry today that can only accelerate a portion of a machine learning graph, the Quadric GPNPU executes both NN graph code and conventional C++ DSP and control code.

Role:

This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a revolutionary new processor architecture. As a senior member of our chip design team, you will contribute to all stages of the processor design cycle.

• Contribute to the definition of the processor architecture by understanding its applications
• Own microarchitecture definition & RTL implementation of the processor in SystemC or SystemVerilog
• Own Power, Performance & Area (PPA) optimization
• Contribute to timing closure through full product cycle (front end, back-end, tapeout)
• BS/MS or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with a minimum of five years of CPU/GPU/ASIC front-end design
• Proficiency in SystemC, SystemVerilog, or Verilog
• Strong background in computer architecture
• Knowledge of design techniques for low power digital design
• Knowledge of VCS & Verilog/C Co-Sim
• Experience in data-parallel hardware design for high-performance computing
• Experience in FPGA design is a plus
• Experience in logic synthesis and performance modeling

Nice to haves:

• Familiarity with automotive safety (ASIL) standards

Expected Outcomes in 12 months:

• Independently own a major design block and improve PPA
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the architecture and SW interfaces and be able to debug issues across the full SW/HW stack
• Package design for customer releases and incorporate customer feedback

• Provide competitive salaries and meaningful equity
• Provide a politics-free community for the brilliant minds who want to make an immediate impact
• Provide an opportunity for you to build long term career relationships
• Foster an environment that allows for lasting personal relationships alongside professional ones