Physical Design Engineer II - Silicon Engineering

At SpaceX, we are driven by the vision of a future where humanity extends its reach beyond Earth. Our mission is to develop groundbreaking technologies that will enable human life on Mars.PHYSICAL DESIGN ENGINEER II (SILICON ENGINEERING)Join us as we leverage our extensive experience in aerospace engineering to deploy Starlink, the most advanced broadband in…

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars. We are actively developing groundbreaking technologies to enable human life on Mars.SOC DESIGN VERIFICATION ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)Join us in leveraging our extensive experience in rocket and spacecraft development to deploy Starlink, the world’s most advanced broadband internet system. As the largest satellite constellation, Starlink provides fast and reliable internet to millions globally. We design, build, test, and operate every aspect of the system, including thousands of satellites and consumer receivers that allow users to connect swiftly. We are looking for elite engineers to harness Starlink’s potential for communities and businesses worldwide.We are on the lookout for a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer to collaborate with our world-class cross-disciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). You will be developing next-generation ASICs for deployment in space and ground infrastructures across the globe. These chips will enhance connectivity in areas where it has not been available, affordable, or reliable. Your contributions will be pivotal in delivering innovative solutions that expand the capabilities of the Starlink network.

Founded on the vision of making humanity a multi-planetary species, SpaceX is pioneering the technologies to enable human life on Mars. Our mission extends beyond the stars; we are also transforming global connectivity through Starlink, the most advanced broadband internet system in the world.SENIOR RTL DESIGN ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)At SpaceX, we leverage our extensive experience in rocket and spacecraft development to successfully deploy Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation. This initiative is providing high-speed, reliable internet to millions across the globe. We design, build, test, and operate all components of the system, from thousands of satellites to consumer receivers that enable users to connect with ease, and the software that integrates it all. As we continue to expand Starlink's global reach, we seek exceptional engineers to enhance its utility for communities and businesses worldwide.We are in search of a proactive and intellectually curious Senior RTL Design Engineer to collaborate with our elite, cross-disciplinary teams, including systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, and ASIC implementation. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation FPGAs and ASICs that will be deployed in both space and terrestrial infrastructures. Your contributions will facilitate connectivity in areas that have previously lacked affordable and reliable access, thereby enhancing the capabilities of the Starlink network.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars, and we are dedicated to developing the technologies to make that vision a reality. Our ultimate goal is to enable human life on Mars.RFIC DESIGN ENGINEER (SILICON ENGINEERING)As part of SpaceX, you will leverage our extensive experience in building rockets and spacecraft to support the deployment of Starlink, the world's most advanced broadband internet system. Starlink features the largest satellite constellation globally, providing fast and reliable internet to millions of users. We design, build, test, and operate all system components, including thousands of satellites and user-friendly consumer receivers that allow connectivity within minutes. Join us in maximizing Starlink's global impact for communities and businesses.We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive RF/Analog IC engineer to collaborate with world-class cross-disciplinary teams, including systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering. In this position, you will develop cutting-edge next-generation RFICs for deployment in both space and terrestrial infrastructures. These innovations will enable connectivity in previously unreachable, unaffordable, or unreliable areas. Help us deliver next-generation solutions to enhance the Starlink network's performance and capabilities.

Cerebras Systems is at the forefront of AI technology, developing the world’s largest AI chip, which is 56 times larger than conventional GPUs. Our innovative wafer-scale architecture delivers AI compute power equivalent to dozens of GPUs, all integrated onto a single chip. This unparalleled design allows us to achieve industry-leading training and inference speeds, enabling machine learning practitioners to run extensive ML applications seamlessly without the complexities of managing multiple GPUs or TPUs.We proudly serve a diverse clientele, including leading model laboratories, global corporations, and pioneering AI startups. Notably, OpenAI has entered into a multi-year partnership with us to deploy 750 megawatts of our technology, revolutionizing key workloads with ultra-high-speed inference.Our wafer-scale architecture powers the fastest Generative AI inference solution available, boasting speeds over ten times faster than traditional GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This significant increase in speed is set to enhance the user experience of AI applications, allowing for real-time adjustments and improved intelligence through advanced agentic computation.

Join SpaceX as a Senior RFIC Design Engineer in our Silicon Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing innovative RF integrated circuits that drive our next-generation space technologies. Collaborate with a team of experts to push the boundaries of technology while ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.

At SpaceX, we believe in a future where humanity explores the stars. We are at the forefront of developing technologies that will make this vision a reality, with the ultimate aim of enabling human life on Mars.Senior Full Chip Physical Verification Engineer (Silicon Engineering)As part of our team, you will contribute to the deployment of Starlink, the most advanced broadband internet system globally. Starlink operates the largest satellite constellation, providing fast and reliable internet to millions of users. We design, build, test, and operate every aspect of the system, from thousands of satellites to consumer receivers and the software that integrates everything. We are seeking top-notch engineers to help maximize the impact of Starlink for communities and businesses worldwide.We are looking for a motivated, proactive, and intellectually curious engineer to collaborate with world-class multidisciplinary teams (systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, product engineering, ASIC implementation). In this role, you will be responsible for developing innovative next-generation silicon for use in space and ground infrastructures globally. These chips will provide connectivity in areas where it has previously been unavailable, unaffordable, or unreliable. Your contributions will help deliver leading-edge solutions that will enhance the performance and capabilities of the Starlink network.

Cerebras Systems is revolutionizing the world of artificial intelligence with our groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, which is 56 times larger than traditional GPUs. Our innovative design provides unparalleled AI compute power, allowing users to run extensive machine learning applications effortlessly, without the complexities of managing multiple GPUs or TPUs.Our esteemed clientele includes leading model labs, major global enterprises, and pioneering AI startups. Recently, OpenAI announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras to deploy 750 megawatts of transformative computing power, enabling ultra-fast inference for critical workloads.With our advanced wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference delivers the fastest Generative AI inference solution globally, achieving speeds over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud services. This leap in performance is redefining the user experience for AI applications, facilitating real-time iteration and enhancing intelligence through additional agentic computation.About The RoleJoin our dedicated physical design team as a 3D Physical Design Engineer, where you will focus on the design and analysis of 3D integrated products. This role requires a blend of traditional ASIC/SoC physical design expertise, along with skills in packaging, power management, clock distribution, and thermal analysis. Collaborating closely with the architecture and RTL teams, you will contribute to research and development efforts on innovative concepts for 3D integration.

Cerebras Systems is a pioneer in AI technology, renowned for creating the world’s largest AI chip, which is an astounding 56 times larger than traditional GPUs. Our innovative wafer-scale architecture provides unparalleled AI computing capabilities equivalent to dozens of GPUs on a single chip, while ensuring the programming simplicity of a single device. This unique approach enables Cerebras to achieve unmatched training and inference speeds, allowing machine learning practitioners to seamlessly execute large-scale ML applications without the complexity of managing vast arrays of GPUs or TPUs. Cerebras' impressive clientele includes leading model laboratories, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-focused startups. Recently, OpenAI announced a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, enhancing transformative workloads through ultra-high-speed inference utilizing 750 megawatts of scale. With our groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference delivers the fastest Generative AI inference solution globally, achieving speeds over 10 times faster than GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This significant speed enhancement is revolutionizing the user experience in AI applications, enabling real-time iterations and boosting intelligence through advanced computational capabilities.About The RoleAs the Lead RTL Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our exceptional team responsible for designing and developing the next iterations of the Cerebras Wafer Scale Engine (WSE). This position demands extensive expertise in RTL design and integration, with a strong emphasis on delivering high-performance, power-efficient, and scalable solutions. Additionally, you will oversee collaboration with external ASIC vendors and work closely with design verification, physical design, software, and system teams to translate innovative semiconductor architectures from concept to production, addressing the unique challenges associated with building WSE systems.

Join our innovative team at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. as a Principal Research Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will lead advanced research initiatives to enhance our cutting-edge surgical technologies. Your expertise will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and streamline surgical procedures.

About the Team:At Taara, a groundbreaking initiative born from X, Google's Moonshot Factory, we are on a mission to connect billions of people who currently lack access to affordable and reliable internet. By leveraging innovative light-based technology, we aim to deliver connectivity that is not only faster but also more cost-effective. Join us in our quest to bridge the digital divide and illuminate the future with our pioneering wireless optical communication and photonics chip technologies.About the Role:We are looking for a dedicated Board Design Engineer to lead the design and development of printed circuit boards (PCBs) from initial concept to large-scale production. This role encompasses architectural design, schematic capture, layout, fabrication, testing, and qualification of complex high-speed PCBs. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in high-speed digital design, signal integrity, power integrity, wire bonding, and board fabrication. Collaborating closely with teams in photonics integrated circuits, electronic integrated circuits, mechanical design, and software, you will play a crucial role in developing innovative board designs.We seek highly motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic, small team environment and have a passion for tackling complex challenges that can lead to significant technological advancements.Your Impact:Designing analog and digital circuits, including high-speed transceivers, power management, memory, and sensitive receivers.Selecting electrical components such as SoCs, FPGAs, and high-speed switches while optimizing for both performance and cost.Ensuring signal and power integrity through modeling and laboratory characterization.Managing PCB layout with comprehensive documentation of signal and power integrity constraints.Overseeing component vendors and contract manufacturers for fabrication and testing, including coordination with software resources for testing.Applying system knowledge related to EMI/EMC, reliability, and compliance.

About the RoleCoreWeave operates some of the largest GPU clusters globally. The AI infrastructure behind these clusters plays a crucial role in determining workload placement, resource sharing, and system reliability under continuous pressure.As a Principal Engineer specializing in AI Infrastructure, you will spearhead the design and enhancement of cluster orchestration systems, including Slurm, Kubernetes, SUNK, and the control planes that facilitate AI training, inference, and model onboarding at scale.Your responsibilities will include defining long-term architecture, addressing complex scaling challenges, and establishing technical direction across various teams. Your contributions will significantly impact the speed at which customers can deploy models, the efficiency of GPU utilization, and the overall reliability of the platform at scale.

Join our innovative team at Intuitive Surgical, where we are dedicated to transforming surgical procedures through cutting-edge technology. As a Human Factors Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing intuitive and user-friendly medical devices that enhance surgeon and patient experiences.

Join Apptronik, a leading human-centered robotics company revolutionizing the world with AI-powered robots designed to enhance every aspect of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is engineered for seamless collaboration with people, initially focusing on critical sectors like manufacturing and logistics, and poised for future applications in healthcare, domestic environments, and more.We are at the forefront of embodied AI, utilizing our extensive expertise across the entire robotics stack to address some of society's most pressing challenges. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling Apollo for market readiness, navigating complex issues around safety, commercialization, and mass production to make a positive impact on the world.JOB SUMMARYWe are in search of a Principal Engineer to spearhead the development of high-performance embedded AI systems and advanced simulation infrastructure for our humanoid robots. This position emphasizes GPU-centric workload orchestration, graphics-driven simulation performance, and robust on-device AI execution.The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in graphics, display systems, Linux platforms, and low-level embedded software, enabling them to enhance simulation fidelity and optimize real-time AI workloads across robotic platforms.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESGPU Workload OrchestrationArchitect and implement a pipeline for the effective utilization of GPUs across various concurrent AI workloads.Design and develop schedulers and runtime systems to coordinate perception, planning, and control models on-device.Optimize latency, throughput, and power efficiency for real-time robotic operations.On-Device AI SystemsEnhance the robustness and reliability of deployed AI models in constrained embedded environments.Facilitate efficient execution of multi-model pipelines (vision, tracking, control).Collaborate with ML teams to co-design models and runtime systems effectively.Simulation PerformanceLead initiatives to significantly boost simulation throughput and realism.Optimize rendering, physics integration, and data pipelines through graphics expertise.Align simulation outputs with the requirements of real-world deployments.Embedded Systems & Platform IntegrationOversee low-level system integration across Linux-based platforms.Collaborate across kernel, drivers, HAL, and user-space layers to ensure seamless operation.

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. seeks a Human Factors Design Engineer based in Sunnyvale. This role centers on enhancing how users interact with robotic surgical systems. Role overview The Human Factors Design Engineer will use human factors methods to shape product designs that prioritize safety and efficiency. Attention to user needs and workflow is key throughout the development process. Key responsibilities Apply human factors principles to product design for robotic surgical systems Support user safety and effective operation from early concepts through product release Work across the product lifecycle to improve the overall user experience Location This position is based in Sunnyvale.

About the Role Intuitive is hiring a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer in Sunnyvale. This role focuses on developing and refining mechanical systems for new and existing products. The work centers on delivering reliable, high-performance designs that meet rigorous standards. What You Will Do Design and improve mechanical systems for advanced products Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges Ensure designs meet strict performance and reliability requirements

Cerebras Systems is at the forefront of AI innovation, manufacturing the largest AI chip in the world, which is 56 times bigger than conventional GPUs. Our cutting-edge wafer-scale architecture provides the computational power equivalent to dozens of GPUs on a single chip, simplifying programming to the level of a single device. This pioneering approach enables us to offer unmatched training and inference speeds, allowing machine learning practitioners to smoothly execute large-scale ML applications without the complexity of managing numerous GPUs or TPUs. Our clientele includes leading model laboratories, major global corporations, and innovative AI-native startups. Notably, OpenAI has recently partnered with Cerebras to leverage 750 megawatts of scale, revolutionizing critical workloads with ultra-high-speed inference. Our advanced wafer-scale architecture makes Cerebras Inference the fastest Generative AI inference solution available, outperforming GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services by over tenfold. This remarkable speed enhancement is reshaping the user experience of AI applications, enabling real-time iterations and enhanced intelligence through additional agentic computation.In late 2024, we launched Cerebras Inference, setting a new standard for Generative AI inference speed. Since its launch, we have rapidly scaled our services to meet the rising demand from AI labs, enterprises, and a vibrant developer community.In October 2025, we celebrated our Series G funding round, successfully raising $1.1 billion USD to accelerate the growth of our product offerings and services to satisfy global AI demand.About the TeamThe Cerebras Inference team is dedicated to delivering the most efficient, secure, and reliable enterprise-grade AI service. We design and manage expansive distributed systems that facilitate AI inference with unparalleled speed and efficiency. Join us in scaling our inference capabilities to new heights!

We are looking for a passionate and innovative Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in Vision Hardware to join our dynamic team at intuitive. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design and develop cutting-edge hardware solutions that enhance our product offerings, supporting our mission to improve the lives of our customers.

Cerebras Systems is pioneering the future of artificial intelligence with the world's largest AI chip, which is 56 times larger than traditional GPUs. Our innovative wafer-scale architecture enables the computational power of numerous GPUs to be consolidated onto a single chip, providing the programming simplicity of a unified device. This revolutionary approach allows us to achieve unmatched training and inference speeds, empowering machine learning practitioners to run extensive ML applications without the complexities of managing multiple GPUs or TPUs.Our clientele includes leading model labs, global corporations, and avant-garde AI startups. OpenAI has recently entered into a multi-year partnership with Cerebras, aiming to deploy 750 megawatts of scale to revolutionize critical workloads with ultra-fast inference capabilities.Thanks to our groundbreaking wafer-scale architecture, Cerebras Inference stands as the fastest Generative AI inference solution globally, boasting speeds exceeding ten times that of GPU-based hyperscale cloud inference services. This monumental boost in speed is reshaping the user experience of AI applications, facilitating real-time iterations and amplifying intelligence through additional agentic computation.

Join Intuitive Surgical, a pioneering company in robotic-assisted surgery, as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and developing innovative mechanical systems that enhance surgical procedures. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.