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.

