Ampere Computing

Director, Hardware Platform Engineering

Ampere Computing$279K — $419K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience managing technical teams and driving performance growth.
  • 12+ years in datacenter, edge, embedded, and system architecture development throughout all product life cycles.
  • 5+ years of experience in designing embedded boards with high-speed interfaces.
  • Experience leading full product development from concept to manufacturing release.
  • Hands-on experience in debugging and validation for complex systems.
  • Familiar with Electromagnetic Compliance (EMI/EMC) standards.
  • Advanced degree (BS, MS, or PhD) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a global engineering team across multiple locations in North America and APAC.
  • Supervise ODM engagements from initial concept to Design Verification Testing (DVT).
  • Provide input to CPU, edge, and embedded architecture teams to define next-generation designs.
  • Collaborate with ODMs to draft Statements of Work (SOW) for hardware and software platform development.
  • Act as Chief Architect for internal validation and customer design platforms.
  • Oversee the resolution of hardware bugs and ensure timely platform delivery for silicon events.
  • Manage and coordinate validation efforts, scheduling, and system quality across teams.

Benefits

  • Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Income protection and a 401K retirement plan for financial security.
  • Unlimited flextime and over 10 paid holidays for work-life balance.
  • Healthy snacks and refreshments available in the workplace.
  • Supportive, inclusive culture promoting growth and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Description

About the role:

Spearhead a dynamic and highly skilled team of engineers in the specification and design of datacenter and edge platforms thereby facilitating the use and development of Ampere Computing's products.

What you'll achieve:

  • Leading a global platform engineering team with multiple offices spread across North America and APAC
  • Oversee ODM engagements for lead platforms from concept through DVT
  • Offer critical input to CPU, edge, Embedded Architecture , Sales, and Product Management for next-generation design definition as well as customer engagement
  • Work cohesively with ODMs to draft comprehensive SOW for development of datacenter and embedded platform hardware and software
  • Chief Architect in the development of Validation and CRB Platforms used internally for silicon validation, characterization, and SW development, and externally for customer design-in process
  • Responsible for eliminating HW bugs and deliver platforms on time for the arrival of silicon
  • Manage teams to execute validation plans, schedules and overall system quality & reliability
  • Actively collaborate with multiple contract manufacturing companies globally
  • Engineering team liaison for clarifications related to ODM and customer requirements
  • Managing budgets for hardware team as well as ODM engagements

About you:
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience directing managers and highly technical subject matter experts, as well as growing and developing high performing teams
  • Minimum of 12 years' experience with datacenter, edge, embedded , and system architecture development across multiple full product life cycles, from concept to HVM mass production
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in embedded board designs and bring-up for high-speed interfaces such as LPDDR/PCIE/GbE/USB/SERDES
  • Experience leading Customer/ODM/CM product developments from definition through manufacturing release
  • Hands-on experience in prototype bring-up and debugging, functional verification, and root cause failure analysis
  • Familiarity with Electromagnetic Compliance (EMI/EMC)
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Analog and digital circuit theory and principles
    • Edge or embedded computing modules
    • General CPU/SoC architecture
    • Multicore processor environment
    • Platform design experience with PCI express standard
    • Platform design experience with JEDEC standard for DDR/LPDDR memory
    • Electrical simulation tools and models
    • Performance modeling and analysis
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Electronics/Computer Science or similar discipline

What we'll offer:

At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $279,500 and $419,500, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $293,000 and $440,000.

Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.

Benefit highlights include:
• Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
• Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
• A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there is much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.

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About Ampere Computing

Ampere Computing is a semiconductor company that designs and manufactures high-performance processors for cloud and edge computing. The company's processors are based on the Arm architecture and are optimized for power efficiency and performance. Ampere Computing was founded in 2017 by former Intel president Renee James and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
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2017

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