Principal Engineer, High-Speed IO & Memory Systems

SambaNova Systems is looking for a Principal Engineer, High-Speed IO & Memory Systems to lead the bring-up, debug, and validation of high-speed IO and memory subsystems from first silicon through customer deployment. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, system bring-up, or a closely related hardware engineering discipline, and strong analytical skills applied to test development and data-driven debug.

Requirements

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 7+ years of experience in post-silicon validation, system bring-up, or a closely related hardware engineering discipline
• Hands-on experience with high-speed IO or memory protocols: PCIe, Ethernet, HBM, CXL, UCIe, or similar
• Strong analytical skills applied to test development and data-driven debug
• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional debugging efforts across hardware, firmware, and software teams
• High ownership, self-starter mindset
• Clear and effective communicator with a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package
• Base salary, plus equity and benefits
• 95% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• 77% premium coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options like Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care
• Well-being benefits, including a full subscription to Headspace, Gympass+ membership, One Medical membership, counseling services with an Employee Assistance Program, and more