Director – Signal Integrity / Power Integrity
Netpreme
Director – Signal Integrity / Power Integrity
Netpreme
Photonic interconnects enabling AI data transfer
The biggest bottleneck in AI systems today is memory. Chips compute faster than they can be fed data—a problem known as the memory wall—and Netpreme is building the solution that allows AI memory to scale independently of AI compute. Our approach spans the full stack, from a proprietary memory management framework at the XPU kernel and OS levels to X-Mem™, the world’s first Memory Processing Unit (MPU) silicon. Founded by MIT researchers at the intersection of optical networking, ML systems, and GPU kernel optimization, we’re based in Cambridge, MA, and Santa Clara, CA. We’re looking for people who want to own hard problems end to end—and help shape the next generation of AI systems.
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We are seeking a Director to drive Signal Integrity, Power Integrity of our first generation MPU. It involves all aspects for SI/PI from silicon to system.
This role will be performed onsite from one of our offices in Santa Clara, CA or Boston, MA.
Impact: AI is advancing faster than the infrastructure underneath it. We’re working at that layer, unlocking more capability from every GPU while dramatically improving efficiency. The work you do here compounds across state-of-the-art models, systems, and real-world applications.
Timing: Joining now means real ownership, including equity, and a direct say in product direction. You’ll work from first principles, move quickly from insight to execution, and see your work show up in what we ship, not just in a roadmap.
Culture: We care about rigor, clarity, and impact. Disagreement is welcome when it’s thoughtful, the best idea wins regardless of who it comes from, and you’ll learn something new most weeks.
Responsible for technical solution development for Signal Integrity and Power Integrity.
Drive system-level SI/PI architecture, design guidelines, and layout recommendations.
Perform end-to-end channel simulations for high-speed serial interfaces and memory subsystems.
Lead SI/PI analysis and optimization of DDR5, LPDDR5, LPDDR6, and other high-performance memory interfaces.
Correlate simulations with lab measurements and drive root-cause analysis of signal and power integrity issues.
Collaborate with silicon, package, PCB, architecture, and manufacturing teams to resolve complex SI/PI challenges.
Evaluate future package and PCB technologies to support next-generation FPGA and adaptive computing products
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of direct industry experience
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Proven ability to independently drive technical decisions and influence engineering direction.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Hands-on experience performing lab measurements and correlating hardware results to simulation models.
Deep expertise in Signal Integrity with working knowledge of Power Integrity concepts and methodologies.
Experience with DDR, LPDDR, or other high-performance memory interfaces.
Experience with FPGA, adaptive computing, ASIC, networking, datacenter, or high-performance computing platforms.
Experience with PCB, package, and IC-level power delivery networks.
Expertise with SI/PI analysis tools including ADS and HFSS; experience with HSPICE is a plus.
Strong foundation in electromagnetic theory, transmission lines, and circuit analysis.
Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical leadership across organizations.
Experience with programming in Python, C++, Matlab.
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus and early-stage equity grant
100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) match with immediate vesting, and access to financial advisors to help you reach your financial goals
100% employer-paid Life, Disability, and AD&D insurance, plus a fitness stipend and wellness & mental health perks
Generous PTO: 20 vacation days, 15 company holidays (including 3 floating days of your choosing)
Daily lunch stipend
Enterprise-level Claude & ChatGPT access with a generous token budget
Well-equipped, sunny offices in Santa Clara, CA & Cambridge, MA with on-site parking and EV charging; on-site fitness center in Santa Clara; gym discounts near our Cambridge office
Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance to one of our office hubs
A collaborative, continuous-learning environment with smart, dedicated colleagues building the next generation of high-performance computing architecture
Netpreme develops photonic networking solutions that remove data transmission bottlenecks in AI systems by using high-bandwidth optical interconnects for XPU memory expansion. Its approach combines hardware and software to integrate optical interconnects into AI compute systems, enabling data to move over light instead of traditional electrical networks. It differentiates itself by targeting memory expansion paths for AI accelerators with photonics to improve data-plane AI workloads. The company aims to speed up AI communication, boost efficiency, and scale AI systems through practical, deployable photonic interconnect components for AI infrastructure.
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