About our company - Recogni
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our world. It can perform cognitive functions that previously only humans could do, such as perceiving interactions across different environments with the ability to quickly learn and then solve complex problems. Recogni is a system solution company that specializes in the design of industry-leading high-performance, low-power AI inferencing. Our mission is to enable multimodal Generative AI inference acceleration at scale by providing safe, sustainable, high-performance AI-driven solutions for many markets. We are at the leading edge of advancing the latest research and product improvements for Al inference solutions that will make Al even more advantageous for compelling new applications. Recogni is a well funded, fast-paced startup company with headquarters in both San Jose, CA, and Munich, Germany. We also have many talented team members working remotely. We prioritize our employees' well-being and their families, aiming for a healthier, happier life inside and outside work. We value their contributions and offer tailored benefits for health and financial security, catering to different life stages. Our comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation, including flexible spending and Bonusly awards, reflect our commitment to a supportive and inspiring work environment.
About the role
To keep pace in this exciting, multi-disciplinary field, we’re looking for a Sr. Staff Hardware Design Engineer. You will be in a unique position to have ownership of a wide-ranging list of hardware system development aspects, including schematics, PCB layout and mechanical design, component selection and collaborating with operations in AVL management, EVT/DVT/PVT testing and certification. You will also have an opportunity to make an impact on design and bringup of development systems, reference platforms and volume products.
This hands-on multi-disciplinary role provides a unique opportunity to interact directly with ASIC, software, product and operations teams to gather necessary requirements and specifications, and develop industry-leading AI Inference HW products.
Responsibilities
- Own multiple aspects of hardware system engineering of Recogni’s flagship AI products.
- Gather requirements and specifications from engineering, product and operations teams for planning and implementing all hardware system deliverables, from lab bringup artifacts to shipping products.
- Hands on responsibility for the schematic capture, PCB design and other aspects of the hardware system around a complex custom AI ASIC.
- Plan for Compliance, Validation and FMEA Analysis for products.
- Drive hardware parts selection and vendor qualification processes in collaboration with manufacturing operations.
Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- 10+ years of hardware engineering and experience with product-cycle aspects therein.
- Hands-on experience in all aspects of schematic capture, PCB design, as well as understanding signal integrity, mechanical and thermal design areas.
- Experience in part selection, AVL management and working with manufacturing operations teams.
- Solid understanding of CPU subsystems and modern power subsystem designs as well as expertise in HW bringup.
- Previous involvement in representing engineering considerations in contract manufacturing relationships.
- Demonstrable experience with EVT, DVT, PVT testing and certification processes is a plus.
- Self-starter and highly-motivated to work in a dynamic start-up environment.
Recogni's culture was built on the following values
- Put people first. We only succeed when our people succeed.
- Ethics and integrity always; Being open, honest, and respectful of everyone.
- Think Big. Be ambitious and have audacious goals.
- Aim for excellence. Quality and excellence count in everything we do.
- Own it and get it done. Results matter!
- Make each person better together, than they would be as an individual.
- Embrace each others’ differences, and embrace that there will be differences.
Recogni is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse team is better at tackling complex problems and coming up with innovative solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
A note to Recruitment Agencies: Please don’t reach out to Recogni employees or leaders about our roles -- we’ve got it covered. We don’t accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you for your understanding.
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Recogni San Jose, California, USA Office
2590 N 1st Street, San Jose, CA, United States, 95131
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