Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer

<div> <p><strong>About our company - Tensordyne (formerly Recogni)</strong></p> <div> <p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world. It can perform cognitive functions that previously only humans could do, such as perceiving interactions across different modalities and environments - with the ability to quickly learn and then solve complex problems. 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 Al inference solutions that will make Al even more advantageous for compelling new generative AI applications.Tensordyne is a well funded, fast-paced startup company with headquarters in both Sunnyvale, CA, and Munich, Germany. We also have many talented team members working remotely across North America and Europe. We take care of our people and their families with comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, flexible spending options, and recognition programs, because building category-defining technology starts with a healthy, supported team. Come join us as we shape the future of multimodal generative artificial intelligence!</p> </div> </div> <div> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>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 and 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> <strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Own multiple aspects of hardware system engineering of Tensordyne’s flagship AI products.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Hands on responsibility for the schematic capture, PCB design and other aspects of the hardware system around a complex custom AI ASIC.</li> <li>Plan for Compliance, Validation and FMEA Analysis for products.</li> <li>Drive hardware parts selection and vendor qualification processes in collaboration with manufacturing operations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.</li> <li>10+ years of hardware engineering and experience with product-cycle aspects therein.</li> <li>Hands-on experience in all aspects of schematic capture, PCB design, as well as understanding signal integrity, mechanical and thermal design areas.</li> <li>Experience in part selection, AVL management and working with manufacturing operations teams.</li> <li>Solid understanding of CPU subsystems and modern power subsystem designs as well as expertise in HW bringup.</li> <li>Previous involvement in representing engineering considerations in contract manufacturing relationships.</li> <li>Demonstrable experience with EVT, DVT, PVT testing and certification processes is a plus.</li> <li>Self-starter and highly-motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Tensordyne's culture was built on the following values</strong></p> <ul> <li>Put people first. We only succeed when our people succeed.</li> <li>Ethics and integrity always; Being open, honest, and respectful of everyone.</li> <li>Think Big. Be ambitious and have audacious goals.</li> <li>Aim for excellence. Quality and excellence count in everything we do.</li> <li>Own it and get it done. Results matter!</li> <li>Make each person better together, than they would be as an individual.</li> <li>Embrace each others’ differences, and embrace that there will be differences.</li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><em>Tensordyne is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse team is better at tackling complex problems and coming up with innovative solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.</em></p> <p><strong>A note to Recruitment Agencies: Please don’t reach out to Tensordyne employees or leaders about our roles -- we’ve got it covered. We don’t accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding.</strong></p> </div>

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