System Engineer - Platform Integration Job San Jose area,California USA,Software Development

Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 180,000 - yearly

Company Description

Axiado is building the future of AI-powered digital infrastructure. We are a fast-growing, well-funded silicon systems and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AI-driven resilience and efficiency, and real-time platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to next‑generation cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems.

Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long‑term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground‑breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global Info Sec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start‑Up to Watch” award.

At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world.

If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey.

Job Description

We are looking for a System Engineer (PIT) specialized in AI Server Bring‑up to drive the integration of our Secure AI™ engine into high‑performance computing environments. You will leverage deep expertise in Linux kernel internals and low‑level communication protocols (MCTP, eSPI, LTPI) to build robust, secure, and reliable server management solutions for global customers.

Key Responsibilities

Implement firmware features that enable communication with peripherals via SPI, I2C, SGPIO, LTPI, PCIe, and other relevant protocols, following chipset specifications and datasheets.

Collaborate closely with customers to provide technical guidance, ensuring they understand and resolve platform integration challenges effectively. Offer both strategic and day‑to‑day technical support for assigned accounts.

Troubleshoot complex technical issues in diverse customer environments, applying broad concepts and innovative problem‑solving to deliver effective solutions.

Ensure security compliance, including secure boot mechanisms and platform root of trust, maintaining robust security across the system.

Integrate Secure AI™ engine solutions into customer platforms, supporting NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD‑based systems to enhance AI‑driven functionality.

Develop and maintain BMC software for system monitoring, event logging, WebUI, and other essential platform functionalities.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in firmware engineering, specializing in embedded systems and platform integration.

Proficient in C, C++, assembly language, shell scripting, and Python for firmware development.

Deep understanding of Linux operating system internals, including kernel architecture, applications, and IPC.

Strong expertise in low‑level protocols, including I2C, I3C, GPIO, USB, LTPI, SGPIO, UART, and MCTP, eSPI, SSIF.

Strong capability in BMC porting, with the ability to independently adapt BMC solutions to custom hardware and proprietary algorithms.

Experience working with embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and ARM‑based architectures.

Comprehensive knowledge of firmware architecture, including bare‑metal programming and security implementations.

Preferred Skills

Extensive experience in end‑to‑end server bring‑up and the architectural development of high‑performance AI server…