Etched · 1 week ago
System Software Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelEtched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers, delivering high performance and lower cost. The System Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and debugging critical system software components to ensure the reliability and performance of server platforms.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Firmware and Boot Process Development: Design, develop, and maintain BIOS and BMC firmware, ensuring robust and efficient server boot processes, including NetBoot implementations
Measure and Tune System Performance Configuration: Analyze DRAM timings, PCIe configurations, power state transitions etc. to ensure high performance and maximal reliability
Root of Trust and Security: Implement and maintain security features, including root of trust mechanisms, to protect system integrity and data security
Kernel-Mode Driver Development and Debugging: Develop and debug kernel-mode drivers, ensuring seamless hardware integration and optimal system performance
Advanced System Logging and Diagnostics: Design and implement advanced system logging and diagnostic capabilities to facilitate efficient troubleshooting and performance analysis
Data Center Orchestration Integration: Integrate and optimize node-level data center orchestration technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker, into the system software stack
System Validation and Testing: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate system software functionality, stability, and performance
Collaboration and Troubleshooting: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to diagnose and resolve complex system-level issues
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in C/C++
Strong understanding of BIOS and BMC firmware architectures
Experience with server boot processes (EFI, UEFI), and NetBoot technologies
Knowledge of root-of-trust and security principles
Experience with kernel-mode driver development and debugging
Strong understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred) and server hardware architectures
Experience with advanced system logging and diagnostic tools
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and provide effective solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience with reading and interpreting hardware logs
Preferred
Experience with data center orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)
Experience with hardware diagnostic tools and techniques
Knowledge of server virtualization
Experience with tracing tools like perf, eBPF, ftrace, etc
Experience with performance testing and benchmarking tools (gProf, vTune, Wireshark, etc.)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Rust
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
Daily lunch and dinner in our office
Relocation support for those moving to West San Jose
Company
Etched
Building the hardware for superintelligence
Founded in 2022
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$125.36MKey Investors
Primary Venture Partners
2024-06-25Series A· $120M
2023-05-16Seed· $5.36M
Leadership Team
Chris Zhu
Co-Founder
Robert Wachen
Co-Founder and President
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