ASIC Firmware Engineer, Modeling

Responsibilities

• Design and implement drivers for hardware peripherals, including those related to AI chips
• Develop functional software models to simulate SoC uncore logic for firmware testing
• Write low-latency and high-throughput embedded software to manage hardware resources
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to debug issues and shape future hardware generations
• Perform hardware bring-up and debug firmware/drivers on new platforms
• Set up monitoring, integration testing, and diagnostic tools

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the embedded software space
• Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Proven experience in hardware driver development
• Experience with HW/SW co-design
• Knowledge of common embedded protocols such as UART, I2C, and SPI

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of microprocessor and ARM architectures (e.g., AMBA)
• Experience with high-bandwidth communication protocols like PCIe or Ethernet
• Experience with GPUs or other specialized compute hardware
• Experience deploying large-scale compute clusters

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous equity packages
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible PTO and paid parental leave
• Daily meals in the office and mental health support
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the Company

OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. Our Hardware organization develops silicon and system-level solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads, building the next generation of AI-native silicon.