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SoC Engineer

OpenAI· Scaling
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Hybrid (San Francisco)$287k - $485k + bonusFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

OpenAI seeks a SoC Engineer to architect, design, and integrate first-party AI accelerators, building processor, interconnect, I/O, and platform infrastructure for complete, functional systems across hardware teams.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement SoC architectures spanning embedded processors, AMBA interconnects, peripheral subsystems, PCI Express, Ethernet and die-to-die interfaces.
  • Develop the microarchitecture and RTL design of subsystems supporting I/O and SoC functionality.
  • Integrate Arm Cortex-M and Cortex-A processors, AXI/APB fabrics, and third-party controller IP, including the RTL and glue logic needed to connect these components.
  • Develop reset and boot architectures, working with firmware and software teams to define sequencing, initialization, and survivability behavior.
  • Incorporate debug, test, and security requirements into the SoC architecture and implementation, partnering with other silicon designers to make the silicon observable, testable, and secure.
  • Drive PCIe and other I/O integration, including controller and PHY interfaces, high-speed SerDes, and die-to-die connectivity.
  • Contribute to power management and security architecture and design.
  • Work directly with third-party IP vendors to define technical requirements, evaluate IP capabilities, coordinate deliverables, and resolve issues from integration through silicon bring-up.
  • Work across architecture, design, verification, physical design, and software teams to define interfaces, resolve integration issues, and carry designs through pre-silicon validation and post-silicon bring-up.
  • Work closely with Firmware and Software teams to define boot, configuration and runtime behavior and functionality.
  • Build and apply automation and AI-assisted tools to accelerate design, IP integration, consistency checking, and debugging while maintaining engineering quality.

Qualifications

  • Have experience in SoC architecture, RTL design, and subsystem or full-chip integration, with hands-on ownership through implementation and silicon bring-up.
  • Are familiar with Arm processor subsystems, including Cortex-M and Cortex-A, and AMBA protocols and interconnects such as AXI and APB.
  • Understand PCIe protocols and have experience configuring, integrating, and debugging controller IP.
  • Have experience integrating high-speed I/O, including SerDes/PHY interfaces and die-to-die links.
  • Have experience working directly with third-party IP vendors to evaluate technical fit, communicate requirements, and drive integration and debug issues to resolution.
  • Understand reset and boot architecture and the interactions between hardware, firmware, and software during initialization and recovery.
  • Have experience designing for debug, test, and security, and can reason about how these requirements affect the broader system.
  • Are comfortable writing and debugging Verilog/SystemVerilog and building scripts or tools to make integration work more efficient and reliable.
  • Enjoy stretching into multiple domains, learning unfamiliar parts of a system, and rolling up your sleeves to build and debug.
  • Enjoy working on a small, dynamic team where priorities evolve and engineers take broad ownership.
  • Are excited about creatively applying automation and AI tools to hardware design and integration work.

Skills

Required:SoC architectureArm Cortex-M and Cortex-AAMBA (AXI/APB)PCIeVerilog/SystemVerilogHigh-speed SerDes/PHY

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend to fuel your professional growth
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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