System Architect
Full-Time
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Senior
Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Hardware EngineeringHardware Systems Integration
About the job
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in SoC or system architecture and performance modeling.
- 5+ years of experience in hardware/software co-design and cross-layer optimization.
- 5+ years of experience in interface definition, memory hierarchy, and interconnect design.
- 5+ years of experience leading architecture reviews and specification development.
Responsibilities
- Define the architecture for advanced compute and hardware systems by integrating AI co-design, performance modeling, and cross-domain optimization.
- Translate system-level requirements into cohesive architectures that balance power, performance, and scalability.
- Guide implementation teams toward next-generation platforms.
About the company
Voltai builds AI models and agents that learn, plan, and experiment in the physical world, starting with semiconductor design and manufacturing. Its world models run virtual experiments, then validate results in real fabrication settings to build rich datasets across the hardware stack. What sets Voltai apart is a team of Stanford researchers, former chip-industry CTOs, and policy veterans working with major semiconductor, electronics, and automotive manufacturers. The goal is to speed hardware innovation through AI-driven simulation and validation.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- By August 2026, Voltai operated 15 stations across Metro Manila, its largest two-wheel swap network.
- JRS Express and Xpress pilots moved toward commercial agreements in first-half 2026.
- Voltai targets Cebu and Davao after Metro Manila saturation, expanding addressable fleet demand.
What critics are saying
- Voltai’s 1,000-station buildout starting 2027 demands heavy capital before proven national utilization.
- Dependence on Cleanfuel sites and AboitizPower ties concentrates execution risk across partners.
- If pilots fail to convert, utilization stays low and the business burns through its runway.
What makes Voltai unique
- Voltai launched the Philippines’ first large-scale two-wheel battery-swap network in October 2025.
- Its fixed-fee B2B lease bundles motorcycles, swapping, software, maintenance, and rider apps.
- AboitizPower’s 1882 Energy Ventures gives Voltai distribution, capital access, and local credibility.
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