Senior Staff Component Engineer - Semiconductors

Senior Staff Component Engineer - Semiconductors

US - Headquarters

Operations /

Reg - Full-Time /

On-site

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Why join Upscale AI

Upscale AI is building the high-performance infrastructure powering the next generation of artificial intelligence. Backed by over $300M in funding and rapid global adoption, we are scaling systems designed for the world's most demanding AI workloads.

We focus on first-principles engineering across silicon, systems, and networking-where performance, scale, and execution are critical. Our team is talent-dense and high-performing. We value ownership, technical rigor, and speed, and we offer the opportunity to work on foundational problems with immediate, real-world impact.

If you're looking to do high-impact work, move fast, and help define the infrastructure behind the future of AI-Upscale AI is where you can produce meaningful work at the frontier-and operate at a high standard.

About the Role

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Component Engineer to own semiconductor component strategy and execution across our next-generation AI infrastructure platforms (AI Ethernet switches). This role will drive component selection, lifecycle management, supplier engagement, and risk mitigation across critical silicon.

Responsibilities

• Own AVL strategy and component selection for semiconductor categories:
• CPUs / SoCs
• SSDs / Storage controllers
• FPGAs / CPLDs
• Memory (DDR, Flash)
• Power ICs (PMICs, regulators)
• Clocking & timing devices
• Interface ICs / PHYs / retimers / controllers
• Evaluate components for performance, reliability, lifecycle, and supply risk
• Drive second source strategy and qualification plans
• Lead technical review of datasheets, errata, PCNs, and EOL notices
• Partner closely with Engineering on component selection and design tradeoffs
• Work with Supply Chain to mitigate shortages, LT risks, and allocation
• Own component qualification (FIT rates, derating, stress conditions)
• Manage vendor relationships and support escalations (FAE engagement, debug)
• Maintain and govern AVL/BOM integrity in Arena PLM
• Support NPI builds, proto readiness, and production ramp

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Component Engineering (semiconductor focus)
• Strong understanding of high-speed systems and data center hardware
• Deep experience with one or more categories: CPU/SoC, memory, power, or high-speed interfaces
• Experience reviewing datasheets, schematics, and electrical requirements
• Familiarity with signal integrity / power integrity considerations (nice to have)
• Experience with lifecycle management (PCN/EOL handling)
• Strong supplier-facing experience (FAEs, vendors, distributors)
• Experience in startup or fast-paced environments preferred

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and execution-driven
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and speed
• Strong ownership mindset - not just advisory, but driving decisions
• Ability to balance technical depth with supply chain realities

$192,000 - $208,000 a year

Where you fall within that range depends on your experience, skills, and impact-we benchmark against internal levels to keep things fair and consistent.

Equal Opportunity

Upscale AI is building a team that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Accessibility & Accommodations

We're committed to making our hiring process accessible to everyone. If you need accommodations at any stage, just reach out to us at [email protected]-we're happy to help. Note: This inbox is only for accommodation requests.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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