Systems Engineer - Datacenter Networking & Storage

MIPS is seeking a Systems Engineer - Datacenter Networking & Storage to focus deeply on understanding the technical needs, and future trends of RISC-V-based dataplane and infrastructure processing and create new Compute IP products and solutions, and innovative forward-looking product roadmaps to solve them.

• Interface with key stakeholders (customer decision-makers, application engineers, marketing, management, sales, design engineers, technology development) to negotiate specifications, perform trade-offs, understand the competitive landscape, and ultimately develop detailed technical definitions for new products
• Collaborate with the full development team (design, applications, test, product engineers) to deliver products to the market which are compelling, competitive, and importantly, successful in growing MIPS’s business
• Assess and negotiate development tradeoffs with design teams and customers
• Evaluate and measure systems solutions (hardware and software) and related documentation
• Gather user requirements, translate them to functional specifications, and implement solutions and collateral
• Perform troubleshooting and debugging on issues related to the system architecture
• Analyze key end-designs to identify future trends, identifying opportunities for improving performance and adding value to these systems
• Prepare the value proposition performance benchmark and end-user app-based reference design and architecture result
• Work with partners to provide technical support to generate demos, technical reference design, and proof of concept

• Strong understanding of System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures for DPU and SmartNIC solutions
• Detailed knowledge of embedded processors and related software environments for networking and storage
• Experience and a deep understanding of Datacenter System Architecture and detailed data-processing and algorithms from both the HW/SW perspective
• Understanding of and experience with system design, including writing design specifications, developing algorithms and creating system reference models
• Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to audiences of varied background
• Ability to simplify complex problems and navigate uncertainty
• Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery
• Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field and 8 years' experience

• Experience with system modeling
• A mix of embedded processing and Linux programming
• Experience with applications, software, and/or SoC architectures targeted to AI/ML, HPC, communications infrastructure

$210,000 - $270,000 a year

The base salary range across the U.S. for this role is between $210,000-$270,000. In addition, this role may be eligible for equity, and other discretionary bonuses. MIPS offers comprehensive health, wellness, and financial benefits as part of a competitive total rewards package. The actual compensation offered will be based on a number of job-related factors, including location, skills, experience, and education.

Here’s what you can expect from us:

At MIPS, you’ll be a member of a fast-growing team of technologists that are creating the industry’s highest performance RISC-V processors. Small teams that are part of a non-compartmentalized structure – you’ll be able to understand and have an impact on the bigger picture. A great deal of autonomy, with support from some of the industry’s most experienced CPU engineers. An unlimited growth path – with the right skills, you can decide where you want to expand and grow in your role at MIPS. The opportunity to learn a great deal about the blossoming RISC-V architecture in cutting edge applications with industry leading customers.

At MIPS we provide meaningful benefits programs and products to our associates and their families. MIPS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid leave!

More about us:

MIPS is well-known as a microprocessor pioneer, having led the way in RISC-based computing to enable faster and more power efficient semiconductors for a wide range of applications from consumer electronics to networking and communications. More than 30 years after the introduction of the original MIPS RISC architecture, MIPS processors have shipped into billions of consumer and enterprise products.

Today, MIPS is once again leading a RISC revolution as we build on our deep roots to accelerate the RISC-V architecture for high-performance applications. We are focused on delivering our first RISC-V products: the MIPS eVocore processors, which provide a new level of scalability for high-performance heterogeneous computing. Because of our RISC heritage, deep engineering expertise, and proven technologies, MIPS can accelerate development and deployment of RISC-V based solutions.