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Penguin Solutions · 7 hours ago

System Architect - Memory Solutions

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

Penguin Solutions is seeking a visionary and technically exceptional Senior System Architect to lead the design and development of a next-generation optical-based memory appliance. This role involves architecting scalable, low-latency memory systems optimized for AI/ML workloads, collaborating across hardware, firmware, and software teams to enhance memory bandwidth and energy efficiency.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise Software

Responsibilities

Lead system architecture design for an optical memory appliance integrating:

Silicon photonics-based interconnects

High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and DDR5 memory subsystems

Tbps-class communication and routing (e.g., PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, custom optical fabrics)

Define and drive system-level requirements, performance targets, and integration strategies for AI/ML workloads

Collaborate with photonics, packaging, and signal integrity teams to optimize physical layer design

Evaluate trade-offs in latency, bandwidth, power, and scalability across memory and interconnect technologies

Guide hardware/software co-design for memory management, data movement, and inference acceleration

Author architecture specifications, design documents, and technical roadmaps

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership across the organization

Qualification

System architectureHigh-performance computingSilicon photonicsAI/ML systemsHigh Bandwidth Memory (HBM)DDR5 memoryCXLPCIeOptical signalingSimulation toolsPerformance analysisCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)

10+ years of experience in system architecture or hardware design for high-performance computing, memory systems, or networking

Deep expertise in data center and edge server systems, memory hierarchy design, silicon photonics, and high-speed interconnects

Proven track record architecting systems for AI/ML training or inference at scale

Strong understanding of HBM, DDR5, CXL, PCIe, and optical signaling technologies

Experience with simulation, modeling, and performance analysis tools

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Ability to identify key patentable ideas and work with patent attorneys on filing disclosures and patents a strong plus

Preferred

Familiarity with photonic IC design and packaging

Experience with accelerator architectures (GPU, TPU, custom ASICs)

Knowledge of AI/ML frameworks and memory access patterns

Contributions to industry standards or academic publications in relevant domains

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k saving plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Plan

Company

Penguin Solutions

At Penguin Solutions, we understand the boundless potential of technology and support our customers in turning cutting-edge ideas into outcomes—faster, and at any scale.

Founded in 1999

Fremont, California, USA

1001-5000 employees