Director, System Engineering & Integration
$178,500–$331,500 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Define and execute end-to-end system integration architecture across silicon, hardware, firmware, and software for complex emulator platforms. Own system bring-up, validation, and verification strategies, including performance and stress testing, while leading resolution of complex cross-layer issues. Establish design-for-integration principles, interface contracts, and scalable automation frameworks to drive standardization across globally distributed teams. Guide cross-functional technical decisions on interconnects, embedded systems, and infrastructure to ensure production-ready system delivery. Partner with engineering and product leadership to maintain predictable release cycles and reliability targets.
Required Qualifications
- Deep expertise in system engineering across silicon, hardware, firmware, drivers, OS and software
- Experience in integrating and delivering complex multi-interface systems
- Knowledge of large computing rack system architecture
- Proven system-level debugging capability and complex system issue root cause resolutions
- Experience leading global, cross-functional engineering teams
- Deep experience with interconnect technologies like Ethernet, RoCE / UEC, DDRx, PCIe
- BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of 12 years of experience (for BS degree)
- MS degree in related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience (for MS degree)
- PhD in related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience (for PhD)
- Valid driver's license (implied by E-Verify and travel requirements in similar roles, though not explicitly stated, we stick to explicit text: 'E-Verify Cadence participates in the E-Verify program in certain U.S. locations as required by law' is a condition, but no specific license is listed. Re-evaluating based on strict text: No explicit license requirement found. Dropping.)
- Must be available for weekend shifts (Not explicitly stated, dropping)
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs (Not explicitly stated, dropping)
Desired Qualifications
- Masters / advanced degree in related field preferred
- Preferred Skills Communication infrastructures such as PCIe, Infiniband, and distributed Ethernet network setups
- Distro-independent full spectrum of Linux in kernel space and user space in both server and embedded system, including system administration
- Distributed computing with high-availability and scalability
- System virtualization and containerization and real-world applications
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