About Eridu AI

Eridu AI is a Silicon Valley hardware startup revolutionizing AI training performance. Our innovative solutions address bottlenecks in data centers, enhancing GPU utilization, reducing training cycles, and lowering costs. Validated by AI market leaders, including hyperscalers and other large, well-known AI market participants, our technology is poised to unlock unparalleled AI performance. 

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

Position Overview 

We are seeking a Verification Director to lead the definition and implementation of Eridu's industry-leading Networking IC. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI Networking. If you're a highly motivated self-starter eager to solve real-world problems, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI networking. 

Responsibilities: 

• Global Team Leadership: Manage and lead a diverse, global team of ASIC verification engineers, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Ensure effective communication and coordination across different geographical locations. 
• Verification Strategy Development: Develop and oversee the implementation of specialized verification strategies for ASICs in the area of networking. 
• Technical Leadership in ASIC Verification: Provide technical expertise in the verification of complex ASIC designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications. 
• Gate & Timing Simulations: Manage comprehensive gate-level simulations, including timing and power analysis, to validate the ASIC design before tape-out. 
• RTL Coverage Analysis: Oversee the delivery of detailed coverage metrics to assess the thoroughness of the test suite. Offer actionable feedback to test writers and design engineers, focusing on identifying gaps and suggesting enhancements to broaden coverage scope. 
• Lab and Simulation Coordination: Reproduce lab hardware test environment issues using simulations, providing insights and solutions to complex hardware-software interaction problems. 
• Firmware Collaboration: Work closely with Firmware teams to conduct co-simulations, ensuring seamless integration and functionality between hardware and firmware components. 
• Emulation Oversight: Oversee and contribute to emulation build environments, ensuring that verification processes are robust and efficient. 
• Cross-Cultural Management: Navigate and manage cultural differences within the global team, promoting a cohesive and productive work culture. 
• Quality Assurance and Process Optimization: Uphold the highest standards of verification quality. Initiate and implement process improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Team Development: Mentor and develop team members, identifying training needs and opportunities for growth. Manage third-party team augmentation in varied geographical locations. 

 Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 
• A minimum of 10 years in ASIC verification, particularly in networking. 
• Technical Skills: Expertise in Hardware Verification and Hardware Verification Methodology (e.g., System Verilog, UVM) with a strong understanding of ASIC design and verification flow. Experience with coverage, gate/timing/power simulations, and test-plan documentation is required. 
• Protocol Experience: Prior experience with Ethernet and PCIe protocols and both serial and parallel VIP verification modes, with strong expertise in high-speed SerDes.  Experience in D2D protocols is desirable. 
• Leadership and Management Skills: Proven track record in managing and leading global teams with excellent people management skills, including experience in cross-cultural team dynamics. 
• Communication Skills: Exceptional communication abilities, capable of effectively coordinating and leading a global team, and articulating complex technical issues clearly. 

Why Join Us? 

At Eridu AI, 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 networking solutions, transforming data center capabilities. 

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.