Hardware System Engineer

MatX's mission is to make the world’s best AI models run as efficiently as allowed by physics, bringing the world years ahead in AI quality and availability. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the largest ML workloads for AGI. We are looking for people who are excited about systems-focused ML research.

Responsibilities 

• Full ownership of board design, specifications, schematic design, verification and reliability test plan for our AI compute boards
• Design and capture schematic and work with layout engineers to release Gerber files
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as thermal, mechanical, SIPI, ASIC, platform software and manufacturing diagnostic software teams.
• Bring up boards and debug hardware issues in the lab 
• Support platform and manufacturing tests 

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in system-level development, preferably within the server, computer, or network industries. 
• Proficient in DC/DC PoL and multi phase VRM designs and verifications with 48V and 12V bus. Experience with high-power AI server design is desirable. 
• Experience with BMC and DC-SCM designs
• Experience with 100G+ Ethernet and high-speed SerDes interfaces, PCIe Gen5/6, SPI, I2C, UART
• Familiar with criteria of critical components selection
• Hands-on experience with board design using schematic capture tools and Allegro
• Hands on experience on lab equipment such as real time scope, logic analyzer, PCIe exerciser and analyzer.
• Demonstrated ability in lab bring-up and design validation
• Proven track record of delivering shipped products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent team player
• This position requires both design work and lab work

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation. Our offers allow candidates to swap cash for equity. The broad ranges for mid/senior candidates reflect greater flexibility for cash/equity swap.

• 0-5 years of experience - $120,000 - $200,000 + equity
• 5-10 years of experience - $120,000 -$300,000 + equity
• 10+ years experience - $120,000 - $400,000 + equity

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.

MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.