Description
We are looking for a New College Graduate SoC Software Engineer to help shape the future of accelerated computing within CPU/Data Center.
You will join a world-class team building and maintaining software for complex heterogeneous computing systems that power groundbreaking AI, HPC, and accelerated computing workloads.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop SoC software, validation solutions, and test frameworks for CPU, SoC, and GPU-based platforms.
- Build next-generation system validation and reliability software that supports the journey from virtual prototypes and first silicon to production-ready hardware, large-scale deployment, and rapid failure resolution.
- Contribute to system software architecture and collaborate with internal teams to integrate new capabilities across the software stack.
- Work closely with architecture, ASIC, firmware, platform, and new product introduction teams to understand requirements and bring new computing platforms to life.
- Investigate challenging hardware and software issues, develop creative solutions, and improve the performance, reliability, power efficiency, and serviceability of our platforms.
- Explore emerging technologies and industry standards, then apply what you learn to solve real-world engineering problems.
Requirements
- Pursuing or recently completed a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field,or equivalent experience.
- Strong C or C++ programming skills and an understanding of object-oriented design.
- Familiarity with low-level systems software, device drivers, firmware, embedded software, or hardware-facing programming.
- A foundational understanding of processor and computer architecture, preferably ARM.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with curiosity about how hardware and software work together.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of Linux systems or kernel internals.
- Understanding of server, PC, embedded, or other complex computing architectures.
- Experience with SoC development, pre-silicon environments, silicon bring-up, or hardware validation through coursework, research, internships, or personal projects.
- Experience contributing to a team software project, open-source project, technical competition, or substantial personal project.
- Exposure to AI, automation, or data-driven techniques for accelerating validation, analyzing failures, or improving system reliability.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 108,000 USD - 178,250 USD for Level 1, and 124,000 USD - 195,500 USD for Level 2.
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