Tensordyne is a system solution company that specializes in the design of industry-leading high-performance, low-power AI inferencing. Our mission is to enable multimodal Generative AI inference acceleration at scale by providing safe, sustainable, high-performance AI-driven solutions for many markets. We are at the leading edge of advancing the latest research and product improvements for AI inference solutions that will make AI even more advantageous for compelling new applications. Well-funded, fast-paced startup company with headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA, and Munich, Germany. Many talented team members working remotely. Prioritize employees' well-being and their families. Value contributions and offer tailored benefits.
Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer
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Northern America + 1 moreAll locations: Northern America | Europe
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50 days ago
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Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer
Tensordyne
Role Description To keep pace in this exciting, multi-disciplinary field, we’re looking for a Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer. You will be in a unique position to have ownership of a wide-ranging list of hardware system development aspects, including: - Schematics - PCB layout and mechanical design - Component selection - Collaborating with operations in AVL management - EVT/DVT/PVT testing and certification You will also have an opportunity to make an impact on design and bringup of development systems, reference platforms, and volume products. This hands-on multi-disciplinary role provides a unique opportunity to interact directly with ASIC, software, product, and operations teams to gather necessary requirements and specifications, and develop industry-leading AI Inference HW products. Qualifications - B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. - 10+ years of hardware engineering and experience with product-cycle aspects therein. - Hands-on experience in all aspects of schematic capture, PCB design, as well as understanding signal integrity, mechanical and thermal design areas. - Experience in part selection, AVL management and working with manufacturing operations teams. - Solid understanding of CPU subsystems and modern power subsystem designs as well as expertise in HW bringup. - Previous involvement in representing engineering considerations in contract manufacturing relationships. - Demonstrable experience with EVT, DVT, PVT testing and certification processes is a plus. - Self-starter and highly-motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment. Requirements - Own multiple aspects of hardware system engineering of Tensordyne’s flagship AI products. - Gather requirements and specifications from engineering, product and operations teams for planning and implementing all hardware system deliverables, from lab bringup artifacts to shipping products. - Hands-on responsibility for the schematic capture, PCB design and other aspects of the hardware system around a complex custom AI ASIC. - Plan for Compliance, Validation and FMEA Analysis for products. - Drive hardware parts selection and vendor qualification processes in collaboration with manufacturing operations. Benefits - Comprehensive benefits - Competitive compensation - Flexible spending options - Recognition programs Company Description Tensordyne is an AI system solution company that builds very high-performance, low-power generative AI inference systems. Our mission, through the creation of custom silicon, hardware, and software, is to enable multimodal Generative AI inference acceleration at scale, with safe, sustainable, high-performance systems for our hyperscaler and neocloud data center customers. We are at the leading edge of advancing the latest research and product improvements for generative AI inference solutions that will make AI even more advantageous for compelling new generative AI applications. - Well-funded, fast-paced startup company - Headquarters in Sunnyvale, CA, and Munich, Germany - Talented team members working remotely across North America and Europe
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