SoC Design Engineer

Quadric is redefining edge AI with the industry's first General Purpose Neural Processing Unit (GPNPU), enabling developers to run both neural network inference and conventional C++ code on a single programmable architecture. Our technology powers intelligent edge devices across automotive, industrial, robotics, and embedded systems.

Founded in 2016 and based in downtown Burlingame, California, Quadric is building the world's first supercomputer designed for the real-time needs of edge devices. Quadric aims to empower developers in every industry with superpowers to create tomorrow's technology, today. The company was co-founded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, who were previously the technical co-founders of the Bitcoin computing company 21.

Quadric is building a revolutionary new processor-based SoC architecture. As a Staff SoC Design Engineer
, you will get in on the ground floor as a key member of our chip design team, contributing across all stages of the SoC design and integration cycle. In this role, you will help define the SoC architecture, own subsystem development, integrate third-party IP, and drive PPA optimization to bring our next-generation platform to life.

• Own SoC-level subsystem development and seamless integration with third-party IP (such as NoC, PCIe/UCIe interfaces, DDR, Security, etc.).

• Contribute directly to the definition of the SoC architecture by deeply understanding its application requirements.

• Package designs for customer releases and rapidly iterate based on customer feedback.

• Own Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization strategies at the SoC level.

• Apply low-power digital design techniques to optimize hardware efficiency.

• Contribute to timing closure across the full product lifecycle, spanning front-end, back-end, and final tapeout stages.

• Balance single-stream latency against scaled throughput performance.

Within your first 6–12 months, you'll:

• Independently own SoC subsystem development and drive measurable PPA improvements.

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the architecture and software interfaces, enabling you to debug complex issues across the full SW/HW stack.

• Successfully package and deliver design releases for customer evaluation and integration.

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on SoC/ASIC front-end design and integration experience.

• Proficiency in System Verilog or Verilog.

• Strong background in computer architecture, low-power digital design techniques, and deep technical knowledge in at least one subsystem (Memory, I/O, or Compute).

• Proven experience with SoC subsystems (including 3rd-party IP) and working knowledge of VCS & Verilog/C Co-Simulation.

• Experience in logic synthesis and performance modeling.

• Experience in FPGA design.

• Familiarity with automotive safety standards (ASIL) and hardware security standards.

The base salary range for this position is $170,000 to $230,000. This range reflects the full span of levels and geographies at which Quadric hires for this role. The actual base salary offered will depend on a number of factors, including the specific level of the role, years and depth of relevant experience, technical skills and competencies, the criticality of the role to the business, internal equity, and work location.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for equity and a discretionary annual performance bonus as applicable to the role and level.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below…