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Silicon Research Engineering Lead

Normal ComputingNew York City
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

Key ResponsibilitiesLead the research process with a focus on production, integrating diverse concepts to achieve overarching objectives. Mitigate risks associated with new research ideas through modeling, simulation, prototype design, and targeted experimentation. Collaborate closely with Normal's hardware team to ensure that the specifications and components you provide are aligned with both research intentions and silicon practicality. Navigate across analog, mixed-signal, photonic, and other advanced computational domains as the architecture evolves, adapting flexibly rather than adhering to a single approach. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages the exploration of new ideas and technologies.

About the job

Normal Computing creates core software and hardware for the semiconductor industry, AI infrastructure, and other critical systems. The team operates in New York City, San Francisco, Copenhagen, Seoul, and London.

Role overview

The Silicon Research Engineering Lead will focus on pushing the boundaries of computing hardware and exploring the physical limits of computation. This role aims to unlock new levels of performance and efficiency that go beyond conventional architectures.

Key responsibilities

  • Guide early-stage concepts through research, evaluating which ideas are ready for production and which should change direction or pause.
  • Stay informed about new silicon technology developments and bring in advances that align with Normal Computing’s strategy.
  • Deliver designs that are well-characterized, feasible, and support company objectives, without direct involvement in SoC architecture or tapeout.
  • Lead and mentor the silicon research team, collaborating with experts in device physics, analog circuits, and emerging computing architectures.
  • Manage and grow partnerships with research collaborators, directing joint projects and maintaining effective relationships.
  • Work closely with the silicon implementation team to connect research with practical development.

Requirements

  • Background in mathematics or physics and a strong research orientation.
  • Extensive experience with non-traditional compute domains, such as analog, photonic, or neuromorphic technologies.
  • Proven ability to move unconventional ideas toward practical, real-world use.

Location

This position is based in New York City.

About Normal Computing

Normal Computing is revolutionizing the tech landscape by creating foundational software and hardware that push the boundaries of innovation in the semiconductor sector and beyond. With a global presence in cities like New York, San Francisco, Copenhagen, Seoul, and London, our team is dedicated to advancing technology that fuels the future.

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