> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/470312-senior-hardware-engineer-micro-architect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/470312-senior-hardware-engineer-micro-architect). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware Engineer - Micro-Architect - **Company:** quadric.io, Inc - **Location:** Burlingame, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $270,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Logic Synthesis of Circuits, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, CPU Design, SystemC, SystemVerilog, Verilog, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Front End Software Development - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g6et8s ## About the Role + BS/MS or Ph.D. in Electrical or Computer Engineering with a minimum of five years of CPU/GPU/ASIC front-end design + Proficiency in SystemC, SystemVerilog, or Verilog + Strong background in computer architecture + Knowledge of design techniques for low power digital design + Knowledge of VCS & Verilog/C Co-Sim + Experience in data-parallel hardware design for high-performance computing + Experience in FPGA design is a plus + Experience in logic synthesis and performance modeling Nice to haves: + Familiarity with automotive safety (ASIL) standards Expected Outcomes in 12 months: + Independently own a major design block and improve PPA + Develop an in-depth understanding of the architecture and SW interfaces and be able to debug issues across the full SW/HW stack ## Description This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a revolutionary new processor architecture. As a senior member of our chip design team, you will contribute to all stages of the processor design cycle. Our preference is for a candidate located in the California Bay Area who can regularly collaborate from our Burlingame office. From time to time, the team and company gather for onsite meetings and offsite events. These in-person moments are an important part of how we build relationships, collaborate effectively, and align on priorities, and participation is expected for all team members. + Contribute to the definition of the processor architecture by understanding its applications + Own microarchitecture definition & RTL implementation of the processor in SystemC or SystemVerilog ## Related Videos - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [The Agent Interface Layer: Protocols, Tools and Trust Boundaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100132-the-agent-interface-layer-protocols-tools-and-trust-boundaries) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Reducing the carbon footprint of your website](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/636-reducing-the-carbon-footprint-of-your-website) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)