SemiAnalysis · 2 months ago
Hardware Engineer
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSemiAnalysis is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the Semiconductor and AI industries. They are seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer or Architect to analyze product architecture, design, and manufacturing processes related to AI and datacenter hardware. The role requires technical expertise and collaboration across a globally distributed team to provide actionable insights on hardware design choices and optimizations.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Conduct detailed architectural analysis of AI and datacenter hardware (e.g., GPUs, ASICs, CPUs, and associated systems)
Evaluate and benchmark hardware designs to identify competitive advantages, disadvantages, and generational changes
Analyze and document semiconductor manufacturing processes, including FEOL, BEOL, and advanced packaging techniques, based on physical inspection and analysis
Monitor and report on trends in semiconductor technology, process development, and device research
Perform as a recognized authority in the current state of the art in AI and datacenter hardware architectures
Work with manufacturing experts and market analysts to develop actionable market insights and reports
Qualification
Required
3+ years of industry experience in architecture, product design, electrical failure or a reasonably equivalent role
Strong functional knowledge of AI and datacenter hardware architecture (e.g., GPUs, CPUs, accelerators) on advanced process nodes
Direct experience in physical or electrical failure analysis, fault isolation, device debug, or a related field
Understanding of Design Technology Co-Optimization (DTCO) principles and their application
Preferred
Experience in product design or manufacturing R&D related to advanced packaging (e.g., 2.5D/3D), high-speed interconnects, and general advanced compute
Broad understanding of advanced manufacturing processes across CMOS logic, memory (HBM, GDDR), and emerging technologies
Proven ability to interpret analytical data, such as micrographs and electrical measurements, to infer design and process characteristics
Familiarity with Python for data analysis and complex engineering tasks
Strong professional network of experts with whom you comfortably and regularly communicate
Strong organizational skills and an understanding of statistics and process controls
Company
SemiAnalysis
SemiAnalysis offers AI and semiconductor research, consulting, and hosts tech events like Nvidia Blackwell GPU Hackathon.
11-50 employees
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Founder & CEO
Dan Nishball
COO and Director of Research
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