About Eridu

Eridu is a Silicon Valley-based hardware startup pioneering infrastructure solutions that accelerate training and inference for large-scale AI models. Today’s AI performance is frequently limited by system-level bottlenecks. Eridu AI delivers multiple industry-first innovations across semiconductors, software, and systems to unlock greater GPU utilization, reduce capital and power costs, and maximize data center efficiency. The company’s solutions and value proposition have been validated by several leading hyperscalers.

The company is led by a veteran team of Silicon Valley executives and engineers with decades of experience in state-of-the-art semiconductors, optics, software, and systems, including serial entrepreneur Drew Perkins, co-founder of Infinera (NASDAQ: INFN), Lightera (acq. by Ciena), Gainspeed (acq. by Nokia) and Mojo Vision (World’s leading micro-LED company and developer of the first augmented reality contact lens).

Position Overview

As a Hardware Manager in our Systems Engineering group, you will be responsible for delivering complex systems, taking them from concept design to production. These hardware designs incorporate high-speed optical and electrical I/O, ASICs, Processors, FPGAs and connectors on high-speed PCBs and Power delivery. The overall system enclosure may also include cabling and cooling sub-systems.

Your responsibilities include managing all phases of the system and electrical development, including definition, simulation, design, qualification and product release. To deliver these systems, you will collaborate with product management, architecture, ASIC, software and ODM/JDM teams. This is an exciting position that requires deep knowledge, excellent development methodology and strong people & communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Work cross-functionally to turn high-level requirements into detailed Hardware Specifications
• Oversee the hardware development including schematic entry, layout and design reviews
• Oversee Signal Integrity and Power Integrity analysis
• Develop technology de-risk plans through supplier evaluations and early prototypes.
• Manage the development and execution of test plans (including BringUp, EDVT, MDVT and EMI/EMC
• Drive the system from prototypes to full production, meeting Quality, Cost, Schedule and Budget targets.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that include goals, schedules, risks, mitigation and status, and present them in Commit and Review milestones
• Manage ODM/JDM development, ensuring deliverables are met on time, and with quality
• Lead a hardware development team, recruiting members and ensuring their success individually and as a team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering required, Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in system-level development, preferably within the server, computer, or networking industries.
• Proficiency in high-speed technologies including Ethernet, PCIe, SerDes, Optical, etc.
• Good understanding of high-speed design and signal & power integrity considerations
• Good understanding of FPGA design, Power circuits, Clocking
• Good system understanding, including Chassis, Connectors/Cabling and Thermals
• Outstanding knowledge of hardware design process and design practices, derived from a track record of delivering shipped products
• Prior experience in Program Management
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong people management skills, including mentorship and fostering success in the team

Why Join Us?

At Eridu, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of AI infrastructure, working with a world-class team on groundbreaking technology that pushes the boundaries of AI performance. Your contributions will directly impact the next generation of AI infrastructure solutions, transforming the performance of AI data centers. 

 The starting base salary for the selected candidate will be established based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications, work location, market trends, and the compensation of employees in comparable roles.