Who we are Kinara is a Bay Area-based venture backed company. Our architecture is based on research done at Stanford University by Rehan Hameed and Wajahat Qadeer under the guidance of legendary Prof. Mark Horowitz (http://www-vlsi.stanford.edu/horowitz/) and Prof. Christos Kozyrakis (http://csl.stanford.edu/christos/). What we do Our game-changing AI solutions revolutionize what people and businesses can achieve. Ara inference processors combined with our SDK deliver unrivaled deep learning performance at the edge to accelerate and optimize real-time decision making where every millisecond is critical, and power efficiency is a must. Kinara solutions embed high-performance AI into edge devices to create a smarter, safer, and more enjoyable world. Edge AI is on the brink of a boom, and Kinara is looking forward to playing a significant role in it. This is what you are responsible for Physical Design of complex data path and control blocks Develop new techniques and flows to rapidly prototype hardware blocks Develop flows that allow for detailed power estimation Work with design team to understand placement and recommend implementation options Interact and engage with external teams to drive as well as deliver subsystems leading to chip tapeout Preferred Qualifications BTech/MTech EE/CS with 8+ Years of Physical Design experience. Extensive knowledge of Automated synthesis, Technology mapping, Place-and-Route and Layout techniques Physical verification and quality checks like LVS, DRC, IR drop Clock tree synthesis, Power mesh design, Signal integrity. Latest foundry nodes up to 7nm Hands on experience with Synthesis, Automatics Place-and-route, Full Chip STA, IO Planning, Full Chip Floorplan, Power Mesh creation, Bump Planning, RDL Routing, Low power design flows Strong understanding of advanced digital design architectures and clocking structures to help manage timing and physical design constraints Ability to work with designers to analyse and explore physical implementation options for complex designs. Basic knowledge of DFT techniques and implications on Physical design Desired tool familiarity Industry standard PnR, Synthesis etc tools, TCL Scripting Strong communication skills and good team player Work culture We at Kinara have an environment that fosters innovation. Our team has technology experts who understand the big picture and mentors who coach passionate professionals to work on the most exciting challenges. We share responsibilities in everything we do, where every point of view is valued. Join us! Now tell us your story. We are looking forward to reviewing your application. Make your mark!
Embedded Firmware Developer Who we are Kinara is a Bay Area-based venture backed company. Our architecture is based on research done at Stanford University by Rehan Hameed and Wajahat Qadeer under the guidance of legendary Prof. Mark Horowitz (http://www-vlsi.stanford.edu/horowitz/) and Prof. Christos Kozyrakis (http://csl.stanford.edu/christos/). What we do Our game-changing AI solutions revolutionize what people and businesses can achieve. Ara inference processors combined with our SDK deliver unrivaled deep learning performance at the edge to accelerate and optimize real-time decision making where every millisecond is critical, and power efficiency is a must. Kinara solutions embed high-performance AI into edge devices to create a smarter, safer, and more enjoyable world. Edge AI is on the brink of a boom, and Kinara is looking forward to playing a significant role in it. About The Role We are seeking a talented embedded firmware developers to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and executing verification efforts for complex ASIC designs, ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. This is what you are responsible for Design, implement, and test firmware for embedded systems used in AI chips Optimize firmware for performance and power consumption to meet stringent AI application requirements. Work closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of firmware with hardware components. Diagnose and resolve firmware issues, ensuring robustness and reliability of the embedded systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software developers, hardware engineers, and QA testers to deliver high-quality products. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware designs, implementations, and debugging procedures. Necessary Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in embedded firmware development. Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++. Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller programming. Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded Linux. Knowledge of hardware interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, CAN). Experience with debugging tools and techniques, such as JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Preferred Qualifications Experience in developing firmware for AI or machine learning applications. Familiarity with AI chip architectures and performance optimization techniques. Knowledge of version control systems, such as Git. Experience with scripting languages like Python for test automation and data analysis. Work culture We at Kinara have an environment that fosters innovation. Our team has technology experts who understand the big picture and mentors who coach passionate professionals to work on the most exciting challenges. We share responsibilities in everything we do, where every point of view is valued. Join us! Now tell us your story. We are looking forward to reviewing your application. Make your mark!