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Our technology powers intelligent edge devices across automotive, industrial, robotics, and embedded systems.\nFounded by technologists from MIT and Carnegie Mellon, Quadric is a well-funded growth-stage semiconductor IP company with a growing licensing business.\nThe Opportunity\nQuadric is building a revolutionary new processor-based SoC architecture. As a Staff SoC RTL 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nSoC Subsystem Development & IP Integration\nOwn SoC-level subsystem development and seamless integration with third-party IP (such as NoC, PCIe/UCIe interfaces, DDR, Security, etc.). \nContribute directly to the definition of the SoC architecture by deeply understanding its application requirements. \nPackage designs for customer releases and rapidly iterate based on customer feedback. \nPPA Optimization & Timing Closure\nOwn Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) optimization strategies at the SoC level. \nApply low-power digital design techniques to optimize hardware efficiency. \nContribute to timing closure across the full product lifecycle, spanning front-end, back-end, and final tapeout stages.\nBalance single-stream latency against scaled throughput performance. \nWhat Success Looks Like\nWithin your first 6-12 months, you'll:\nIndependently own SoC subsystem development and drive measurable PPA improvements. \nDevelop an in-depth understanding of the architecture and software interfaces, enabling you to debug complex issues across the full SW/HW stack. \nSuccessfully package and deliver design releases for customer evaluation and integration. \nWhat We're Looking For\nRequired\nBS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. \nMinimum 5+ years of hands-on SoC/ASIC front-end design and integration experience. \nProficiency in SystemVerilog or Verilog. \nStrong background in computer architecture, low-power digital design techniques, and deep technical knowledge in at least one subsystem (Memory, I/O, or Compute). \nProven experience with SoC subsystems (including 3rd-party IP) and working knowledge of VCS & Verilog/C Co-Simulation. \nPreferred\nExperience in logic synthesis and performance modeling. \nExperience in FPGA design. \nFamiliarity with automotive safety standards (ASIL) and hardware security standards.\nWhat We Offer\nThe base salary range for this position is $175,000 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.\nIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs. The benefits below reflect our US-based offerings; for roles in other locations, benefits vary and are shared during the hiring process. These include:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance from day one - Premiums covered at 99% for Employees\nCompany-paid life Insurance \nVoluntary supplemental life insurance \nSTD + LTD insurance \nCommuter support including parking or Caltrain reimbursement. Our office is conveniently located within walking distance of the Caltrain station\nFSA + HSA\nEquity with the business\nPaid Parental Leave \n401(k) Retirement Plan\nFlexible PTO\nWinter holiday shutdown\nCatered lunch each day in our office \nDowntown Burlingame office location, close to shops, cafes, and local amenities\nCollaborative, low-ego culture with significant ownership and impact\nA work culture focused on innovative disruption\nFounded 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.\nQuadric is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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