Principal Engineer (System-Level Modelling)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (System-Level Modelling): Leading system-level modeling and pre-silicon simulation for next-generation data center platforms with an accent on defining modeling strategies, performance, power, and scalability analysis across compute, storage, networking, and interconnect components. Focus on optimizing system efficiency, guiding architectural decisions, and innovating modeling frameworks for design cycle acceleration.

Location: Hybrid in US (Oregon: Hillsboro; California: Folsom, Santa Clara)

Salary: $214,730–$303,140 USD (Annual)

Company

hirify.global's Data Center Group develops Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products for general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems.

What you will do

• Own system-level modeling strategy and execution for complex data center platforms.
• Develop predictive models for workload characterization, capacity planning, and performance/power analysis.
• Drive pre-silicon simulation techniques to optimize system efficiency and guide architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with architecture, hardware, and software teams to align modeling requirements.
• Innovate modeling frameworks, automation, and simulation flows to accelerate design cycles.
• Influence next-generation platform architecture through data-driven insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in system architecture, modeling, or performance analysis for data center or HPC environments.
• Proven expertise in architectural modeling tools (e.g., Simics, SystemC, C++, Python-based frameworks).
• Deep understanding of CPUs, GPUs, accelerators, memory hierarchy, and networking.
• Strong background in simulation methodologies, workload analysis, and power/performance modeling.
• Must be able to work in a hybrid model from assigned hirify.global sites in the US (Hillsboro, Folsom, Santa Clara).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI/ML workloads and large-scale data center environments.
• Experience with advanced modeling frameworks and automation techniques.
• Track record of technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape modeling strategies and roadmaps for next-generation platforms.
• Hands-on experience influencing architectural decisions and accelerating design cycles.
• Competitive total compensation package including pay, stock, and bonuses.
• Benefit programs include health, retirement, and vacation.
• Hybrid work model allowing split time between on-site and off-site work.