Principal Systems Architect - AI, Security, SOC

Job Description

Job Description

Principal System Architect - AI, SOCs

At the forefront of the latest semiconductor technology & security we're redefining how AI-powered infrastructure is secured from silicon to software. Backed by Tier-1 VC's & commercial partnerships - yes, we're driving real revenue - and recognized as one of the most innovative security and integrated technology Silicon & Systems companies, 150+ person team tackling one of the primary roadblocks today in tech: securing the foundation of the world's data centers & infrastructure. This is a high-visibility role where you will have direct customer influence and scope & a realistic exit opportunity as the organization scales.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of system architecture experience spanning SoC design, board-level hardware, and low-level software/firmware stacks.
• Proven track record delivering production-grade silicon or server platform programs in a server, data center, or semiconductor environment. 
• Deep SoC knowledge: interconnects, memory hierarchies, and standard interfaces (PCIe, Ethernet, DRAM, USB). 
• Hands-on board-level experience: schematic capture, lab bring-up, and use of oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. 
• Strong communication skills - comfortable writing detailed specs independently and presenting to sophisticated enterprise customers and executive stakeholders.
• Nice to have
  • Experience with OCP DC-SCM / DC-SCI standards and a network across hyperscaler and OEM partners.
  • Deep hardware security background: cryptographic accelerators, HSM, TPM, side-channel attack mitigations
  • BMC firmware architecture experience (OpenBMC) and familiarity with NVMe-MI, LTPI.
  • Active participation in open infrastructure communities such as the Open Compute Project (OCP).
  • Proficiency with Cadence OrCAD / Allegro; Python or Bash scripting in a Linux environment.
  • Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related focus

What You'll Be Doing:

• Own and author comprehensive system architecture specifications, micro-architectural docs, and platform requirement documents that engineering teams ship from. 
• Define hardware/software partition boundaries, register-level interfaces, and micro-architecture for high-security, AI-driven SoCs (AXI/AHB interconnects, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, eSPI, I3C, LTPI). 
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for enterprise and hyperscaler customers - translating next-generation platform security needs into concrete architectural decisions. 
• Present our architecture roadmap and technical whitepapers to strategic partners and standards committees (OCP DC-SCM / DC-SCI). 
• Guide hardware and SI/PI engineers on signal integrity, power delivery, and thermal constraints for modular server platforms. 
• Specify secure boot flows, Root-of-Trust (RoT) architecture, and Platform Firmware Resiliency (PFR) frameworks. 
• Collaborate with firmware teams on BMC stacks (OpenBMC), Linux kernel interfaces, device drivers, and management protocols (MCTP, PLDM, Redfish). 
  
  

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Benefits

Competitive base ($220k-$275k)+ bonus, pre-IPO equity, healthcare/dental/vision (PPO or HMO) premiums 100% covered by employer for employee + family , 401k, PTO, vacation

- Employer is willing to sponsor qualified candidates for a non-immigrant work visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 09/18/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$220000 - $275000 USD per year

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