Hardware Systems & Modeling Engineer - AI Architectures

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Hardware Systems & Modeling Engineer - AI Architectures (P4)

Level: P4 (staff Engineer)
Location: Boston, MA
Team: Frontier AI Initiative

Role summary: Lead the modeling, simulation, and evaluation of novel AI compute systems with an emphasis on novel AI compute techniques, such as (but not limited to) analog MACs, charge-based processors, in-memory compute, and neuromorphic hardware. This role supports architectural exploration and external technology vetting for ADI's strategic roadmap.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate third-party IP and startup platforms, including validate vendor claims and produce PPA comparison reports.

• Develop system-level models (SystemC/C++/Python) for analog and neuromorphic compute primitives.

• Simulate and benchmark novel AI compute architectures such as analog MACs and event-driven architectures for latency and power.

• Analyze integration paths into ADI's sensor signal chains, including AFE + AI co-design considerations.

• Contribute to technical diligence for licensing or co-development decisions.

Ideal profile

• Background in SoC modeling, architectural simulation, and system-level benchmarking.

• Familiarity with novel AI compute architectures, such as analog compute modeling, spiking neural networks, or in-memory AI.

• Hands-on experience working with FPGAs, testbenches, or startup silicon prototypes.

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and distill complex tradeoffs into clear recommendations.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $125,250 to $187,875.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.
• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.