Qureos Mentor

Etched

<div>About Etched
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep &amp; parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents.
Job Summary
Lead System Software development for Etched&rsquo;s ground breaking Inference Acceleration Systems. As Head of Supercomputing Software, you will guide talented engineering and test teams responsible for the full low-level stack (firmware, drivers, OS, monitoring, test automation). Key responsibilities include attracting and developing world-class talent, defining technical strategy, driving quality execution from silicon bring-up through production, and collaborating across hardware, software, and manufacturing partners to deliver high-performance, reliable ML platforms.
Key responsibilities<ul><li>
Team Leadership &amp; Talent Development: Lead, manage, and inspire high-caliber teams of system software developers and system test engineers.
</li><li>Team Building: Build and scale world-class system software and test teams by attracting, hiring, and retaining, top-tier engineering talent.
</li><li>Technical Strategy &amp; Roadmap: Define and drive the technical strategy, architecture, and development roadmap for the entire system software stack (UEFI/BIOS, BMC, RoT, Drivers, OS, and Monitoring).</li><li>
Coach and Mentor: Actively coach and mentor team members, fostering professional growth through challenging assignments, targeted development plans and continuous feedback. Cultivate team culture focused on technical excellence and results.</li><li>
Execution &amp; Delivery: Oversee end-to-end software development lifecycle &ndash; including design, implementation, testing, validation, and release.</li><li>
System Validation Leadership: Provide direction and oversight for System Test engineering teams responsible for the validation and qualification of Etched ML System Software stack.
</li><li>Manufacturing Test Integration: Collaborate closely with Manufacturing Operations, Test Engineering, and external partners (CMs) to deliver system software testing and diagnostics to manufacturing environments.</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner effectively with ASIC design, hardware platform engineering, and external manufacturing partners, to ensure seamless hardware/software integration and address system-level challenges.</li><li>
Golden Image Management: Oversee the creation, maintenance, and release process for the validated golden reference container images.</li><li>
Resource Management: Manage project priorities, deadlines, and resources effectively across development and test teams for multiple concurrent projects.</li></ul>
You may be a good fit if you have<ul><li>
Proven experience (5+ years) managing software engineering teams, ideally in system software, embedded Linux, server firmware, or system-level validation</li><li>
A strong track record of attracting, developing, mentoring, and retaining top engineering talent, fostering high-performing and diverse teams</li><li>
Deep technical expertise in areas such as BIOS/UEFI, BMC firmware, Root of Trust/Secure Boot, Linux kernel, PCIe device drivers, OS-level services, and system monitoring</li><li>
Solid understanding of server and hardware architecture, including CPU/SoC/ASIC design, memory hierarchies, and PCIe interconnects</li><li>
Experience managing the complete software development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, release, and maintenance</li><li>
History of successfully delivering complex system software projects tightly coupled with hardware platforms</li><li>
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across functional boundaries</li><li>
Strong problem-solving abilities, especially in debugging complex hardware/software system interactions</li><li>
Familiarity with modern development workflows including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and software engineering best practices</li></ul>
Strong candidates may also have experience with<ul><li>
System software development or validation for AI/ML accelerators or custom ASIC/SoC hardware platforms</li><li>
Deploying and managing diagnostics and software tests in high-volume manufacturing environments (e.g., factory test, L10)</li><li>
Working with OpenBMC, Redfish, or other modern BMC firmware stacks and related standards</li><li>
Deep knowledge of system-level security: threat modeling, secure boot, and secure development lifecycle practices</li><li>
Managing container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes at the node/system level</li><li>
Familiarity with working alongside server contract manufacturers in APAC, including logistics and test support coordination</li></ul>
Ideal Background:<ul><li>
Current Development or Validation Managers/Directors (or those managing combined teams) from semiconductor, server hardware, cloud infrastructure, or HPC companies.</li><li>
Senior technical leaders or architects in system software or validation with demonstrated leadership experience, strong mentorship skills, and readiness for management.</li><li>
Managers who have led teams responsible for delivering and qualifying foundational software for complex hardware systems, including enabling manufacturing test.</li><li>
Individuals with a strong track record of building and managing teams focused on firmware, kernel, OS development, and system test, prioritizing technical excellence, quality, and talent development.</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage</li><li>
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office</li><li>
Daily lunch and dinner in our office</li><li>
Relocation support for those moving to West San Jose</li></ul>
Base Compensation Range<ul><li>
$225,000 - $300,000</li></ul>
How we&rsquo;re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.
We are a fully in-person team in West San Jose, and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.</div>

Head of Supercomputing

<div>About Etched
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep &amp; parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary</h3>
As Etched scales global deployments of our transformer inference systems, we are seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for semiconductors and storage components, including DRAM, HBM, SSDs, and related memory technologies.
You will be responsible for building and managing Etched&rsquo;s global supply base for critical silicon and memory components &mdash; ensuring availability, cost control, and long-term supply resilience in a highly constrained and competitive market. This is a strategic role working closely with hardware architecture, engineering, and manufacturing operations.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for memory and storage components, including DRAM, HBM, SSDs, and controllers</li><li>
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships with semiconductor and storage vendors</li><li>
Negotiate pricing, allocation, capacity commitments, and long-term supply agreements</li><li>
Partner with Hardware Engineering and Architecture teams to align component choices with supply availability and cost targets</li><li>
Drive cost modeling, market benchmarking, and forecasting for volatile semiconductor markets</li><li>
Identify and mitigate supply risks related to capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and technology transitions</li><li>
Coordinate sourcing plans with program schedules, product ramps, and volume forecasts</li><li>
Monitor market trends and proactively adjust sourcing strategies</li><li>
Present supply outlooks, risks, and mitigation plans to executive leadership</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
You may be a good fit if you have</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field</li><li>
7+ years of experience in semiconductor or memory/storage sourcing or commodity management</li><li>
Strong understanding of DRAM, HBM, NAND, SSD architectures, and supply market dynamics</li><li>
Experience negotiating long-term agreements and managing allocation-based supply</li><li>
Strong analytical skills for cost modeling, forecasting, and market analysis</li><li>
Ability to work closely with engineering teams on component selection and tradeoffs</li><li>
Proven ability to operate in volatile, constrained supply environments</li><li>
Experience working with global semiconductor suppliers</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Strong candidates may also have experience with</h3><ul><li>
AI accelerator or HPC memory subsystems</li><li>
Long-term capacity planning and supply assurance strategies</li><li>
Semiconductor market cycles and pricing dynamics</li><li>
Startup or high-growth hardware environments</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage</li><li>
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office</li><li>
Daily lunch and dinner in our office</li><li>
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)</li></ul>
How we&rsquo;re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.</div>

Global Supply Manager, Strategic Commodities (DRAM, SSD, HBM, CPU)

<div>About Etched
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep &amp; parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary</h3>
As Etched scales global deployments of our transformer inference systems, we are seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and related fabrication and assembly services.
You will be responsible for building and managing Etched&rsquo;s global supply base for complex, high-performance PCBs &mdash; including high-layer-count, high-speed, and advanced materials boards &mdash; ensuring we can scale production rapidly, cost-effectively, and with high quality. This is a strategic and highly cross-functional role, working closely with hardware engineering, manufacturing operations, and program management.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for PCBs, including bare board fabrication, advanced substrates, and PCB assembly partners</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with PCB fabs and EMS partners across regions to ensure quality, yield, capacity, and delivery performance</li><li>
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms covering pricing, capacity reservations, tooling, and NREs</li><li>
Partner closely with Hardware Engineering to support DFM/DFT, stack-up selection, materials choices, and vendor qualification</li><li>
Drive cost modeling, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis for complex multilayer boards and advanced processes</li><li>
Identify and mitigate supply risks related to yield, materials availability, lead times, and regional concentration</li><li>
Align sourcing plans with program schedules, NPI milestones, and ramp timelines</li><li>
Present sourcing strategies, tradeoffs, and risk assessments to executive leadership</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
You may be a good fit if you have</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field</li><li>
7+ years of experience sourcing PCBs or EMS for high-performance compute, networking, or hardware systems</li><li>
Strong understanding of PCB fabrication processes, materials (FR-4, low-loss laminates), stack-ups, and assembly constraints</li><li>
Demonstrated success managing complex supplier relationships and high-value negotiations</li><li>
Ability to assess PCB BOMs, fabrication quotes, yield drivers, and cost structures</li><li>
Experience working cross-functionally with electrical engineering and manufacturing teams</li><li>
Proven ability to operate autonomously in ambiguous, fast-moving environments</li><li>
Experience managing suppliers across Asia, North America, and Europe</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Strong candidates may also have experience with</h3><ul><li>
High-layer-count, high-speed, or HDI PCB designs</li><li>
Early supplier engagement during architecture and schematic phases</li><li>
Yield improvement and failure analysis with fabs and EMS partners</li><li>
Scaling PCB supply in high-growth hardware programs</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage</li><li>
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office</li><li>
Daily lunch and dinner in our office</li><li>
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)</li></ul> 
How we&rsquo;re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.</div>

Global Supply Manager, PCBs

<div>About Etched
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep &amp; parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary</h3>
As Etched scales global deployments of our transformer inference systems, we are seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for power delivery, thermal solutions, and system-level networking components.
This role will be responsible for building and managing Etched&rsquo;s global supply base for power supplies, power distribution, cooling solutions, and system interconnect &mdash; ensuring reliable, efficient, and scalable infrastructure to support high-density AI systems at scale. This is a strategic, cross-functional role working closely with hardware engineering, datacenter systems, and manufacturing operations.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for power, thermal, and networking systems, including PSUs, VRMs, cooling assemblies, heat exchangers, and interconnects</li><li>
Build and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, quality, capacity, and compliance with system requirements</li><li>
Negotiate commercial terms to optimize cost, availability, and long-term scalability</li><li>
Partner with Hardware and Systems Engineering to qualify suppliers, technologies, and designs</li><li>
Support system-level tradeoffs across power efficiency, thermal performance, reliability, and cost</li><li>
Drive cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations</li><li>
Identify and mitigate risks related to capacity, component constraints, energy efficiency regulations, and regional supply concentration</li><li>
Align sourcing execution with program schedules, datacenter deployment plans, and ramp timelines</li><li>
Present sourcing strategies and system-level supply risks to executive leadership</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
You may be a good fit if you have</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field</li><li>
7+ years of experience sourcing power, thermal, or networking hardware for servers, datacenters, or high-performance systems</li><li>
Strong understanding of power delivery, thermal management, and system-level networking requirements</li><li>
Experience managing suppliers of electromechanical and system-level components</li><li>
Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs and supplier capabilities alongside engineering teams</li><li>
Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills</li><li>
Proven ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced hardware environment</li><li>
Experience sourcing across Asia, North America, and Europe</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"> 
Strong candidates may also have experience with</h3><ul><li>
High-density AI or HPC system power and cooling design</li><li>
Liquid cooling, advanced air cooling, or hybrid thermal solutions</li><li>
Energy efficiency and reliability standards for datacenter hardware</li><li>
Scaling infrastructure supply for global deployments</li></ul> 
Benefits<ul><li>
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage</li><li>
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office</li><li>
Daily lunch and dinner in our office</li><li>
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)</li></ul>
How we&rsquo;re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.</div>

Global Supply Manager, Power, Thermal, and Networking Systems

<div>About Etched
Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep &amp; parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents.
Job Summary
As Etched scales global deployments of our transformer inference systems, we are seeking an experienced Global Supply Manager to own sourcing and supplier strategy for L11 hardware, including switches, PDUs, CDUs, cabling, and related datacenter infrastructure.
You will be responsible for building and managing Etched&rsquo;s global supply base for critical L11 components &mdash; ensuring we can scale production rapidly, efficiently, and reliably. This is a strategic and highly cross-functional role, working closely with hardware engineering, manufacturing operations, and program management to deliver resilient, cost-effective supply at global scale.
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for L11 hardware: switches, PDUs, CDUs, cables, racks, and related systems</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers across regions to ensure quality, capacity, and delivery performance</li><li>
Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to optimize cost, reliability, and scalability</li><li>
Partner with Hardware Engineering and Manufacturing Operations to qualify new suppliers and technologies</li><li>
Drive cost modeling, benchmarking, and should-cost analysis to identify and capture cost-reduction opportunities</li><li>
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including capacity, logistics, and geopolitical constraints</li><li>
Work cross-functionally to align supply chain plans with program schedules and product milestones</li><li>
Present sourcing strategies and recommendations to executive leadership</li></ul>
You may be a good fit if you have<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.</li><li>
7+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or commodity management for datacenter, networking, or compute hardware</li><li>
Strong understanding of switches, PDUs/CDUs, racks, cabling, and datacenter infrastructure</li><li>
Demonstrated success in managing complex supplier relationships and high-value negotiations</li><li>
Deep technical and financial acumen &mdash; comfortable assessing BOMs, cost structures, and supplier capabilities</li><li>
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and program management teams</li><li>
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills</li><li>
Proven ability to operate autonomously and make critical decisions with limited data</li><li>
Experience managing suppliers across multiple geographies (Asia, North America, Europe) a plus</li><li>
Familiarity with semiconductor or AI hardware supply chains is highly desirable</li></ul> 
Strong candidates may also have experience with<ul><li>
Long-term capacity planning and supply risk mitigation</li><li>
Cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluation</li><li>
Supplier business reviews and performance management</li><li>
Data center infrastructure design, thermal and power distribution systems</li><li>
Working in a fast-paced hardware startup environment</li></ul>
Benefits<ul><li>
Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with generous premium coverage</li><li>
Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office</li><li>
Daily lunch and dinner in our office</li><li>
Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)</li></ul>
How we&rsquo;re different
Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.
We are a fully in-person team in San Jose (Santana Row), and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.</div>

Global Supply Manager, L11 Hardware