Associate Director Hardware Engieering

Company Description

Axiado is building the future of AIpowered digital infrastructure. We are a fastgrowing, wellfunded silicon, systems, and solutions company pioneering a new category of semiconductor called the Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) that combines advanced hardware security, AIdriven resilience and efficiency, and realtime platform management. Our technology protects the world’s most critical infrastructure—from data centers to nextgeneration cloud and AI platforms—by securing systems at the foundation levels of hardware, independent of host CPUs and operating systems. 

Founded in 2019 and now over 150 employees strong, Axiado has evolved into a recognized leader in the convergence of AI, security, and silicon innovation. We partner with and are actively engaged in commercial programs with multiple Tier 1 industry leaders, validating both our technology and our long-term market trajectory. Axiado has also won numerous industry awards for our ground-breaking products and technological innovations, including being named one of Fast Company’s 2025 Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Security, winning the 2025 Global InfoSec Award for Outstanding AI Security Solution, and being named a finalist for the Global Semiconductor Alliance’s 2025 “Start-Up to Watch” award. 

At Axiado, developing breakthrough technology takes more than great engineering—it takes a team of exceptional people who collaborate boldly, challenge assumptions, and take pride in building what comes next. We value curiosity, execution, respect, and a shared desire to make a meaningful impact on the security and reliability of the digital world. 

If you’re driven to innovate, energized by hard problems, and excited to help define the future of secure AI infrastructure, we invite you to apply and join us on this journey. 

Job Description

In this highly visible role as Hardware Systems lead/Director, you will 

• Drive products from concept to production  

• Lead system design on embedded computing system products 

• Manage a team of senior engineers and contractors  

• Create hardware specs and develop test plans 

• Work with team members for Schematics using Orcad 

• Work with Layout, Mechanical and SI engineers to complete the designs 

• Bring up systems and execute engineering validation in the lab 

• Interact with cross-functional teams for technical discussions. 

• Address challenging problems and issues 

• Build processes for at scale manufacturing with quality  

Qualifications

• Seeking 15+ years of Hardware engineering experience 

• Hands on board design knowledge 

• Familiarity with design tools including Cadence Orcad and Allegro 

• Thorough knowledge of basic interfaces such as I2C, SMBUS, SPI, UART, USB 

• Knowledge of high speed interfaces such as PCIe, Display and Network interfaces 

• Experience with CPUs and their subsystems 

• Hands on experience with lab bring up and design validation on products 

• Excellency in debug of issues, analytical skills 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 

• Added knowledge of familiarity with Linux and scripting languages 

Additional Information

Additional Information

Axiado is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the highest caliber talent in a diverse and multifaceted environment. We are headquartered in the heart of Silicon Valley, with access to the world's leading research, technology and talent.

We are building an exceptional team to secure every node on the internet. For us, solving real-world problems takes precedence over purely theoretical problems. As a result, we prefer individuals with persistence, intelligence and high curiosity over pedigree alone. Working hard and smart, continuous learning and mutual support are all part of who we are.

Axiado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Axiado does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.