SiMa.ai · 1 week ago
Principal Engineer, Hardware Design (High-Speed Interfaces) (AI2411)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $296K/yr
10+ years expSiMa.ai is a company focused on advanced hardware design, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer for Hardware Design specializing in high-speed interfaces. The role involves leading the design and integration of high-speed interface IPs into complex SoC architectures, collaborating with various teams to ensure functionality, and driving design methodologies.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Embedded SystemsMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and integration of high-speed interface IPs (PCIe, Ethernet, USB, UCIe) into complex SoC architectures
Evaluate and integrate 3rd-party IP blocks, ensuring compliance, performance, and seamless interoperability
Collaborate with system architects, verification, physical design, and firmware teams to ensure interface functionality meets system-level requirements
Develop RTL design for custom logic around the interfaces, including protocol adaptation and data-path optimizations
Participate in lab bring-up and silicon debug for high-speed interfaces, including analyzing waveforms, signal integrity, and protocol-level behavior
Work closely with software/firmware teams to ensure proper hardware–software interaction, register mapping, and driver validation
Define and drive design methodologies and best practices for interface design and integration
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design, with a strong focus on high-speed interfaces
Experience of implementing or integrating PCIe interface is a must
Deep knowledge of PCIe, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G+), USB (3.x), UCIe, and related standards
Hands-on experience with RTL design (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and synthesis, timing closure, and DFT concepts
Proven experience integrating 3rd-party IPs into large SoCs
Solid understanding of system-level design concepts — including link training, flow control, and SW driver interaction
Experience with post-silicon validation and debug, using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers
Preferred
Exposure to firmware or driver development for PCIe, Ethernet, or USB is highly preferred
Company
SiMa.ai
SiMa.ai is a developer of machine learning technology to deliver a software-centric platform.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$355MKey Investors
Maverick CapitalMSD PartnersFidelity
2025-08-01Series C· $85M
2024-04-04Series B· $70M
2023-06-13Series B· $13M
Leadership Team
Krishna Rangasayee
Founder and CEO
Alvin K. Wong
Vice President - Product Management
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