Bolt Graphics

Bolt Graphics

Principal Hardware Product Manager – PCIe Accelerators & Server Infrastructure

Sunnyvale, CA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$200k-$250kDetected 20 days ago
LinuxSupply ChainElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

  • Moving past legacy architectures, Bolt Graphics is redefining high-performance computing, advanced physics simulation (FP64), and real-time path tracing with a ground-up RISC-V controlled architecture that operates as a standalone computing system.
  • Native Network Integration: Define the roadmap for our integrated, high-bandwidth communication fabrics, utilizing native 400GbE / 800GbE interfaces built directly into the accelerator to eliminate the need for discrete NICs, lowering latency and TCO.

Responsibilities

  • Product Definition & Hardware Roadmap Form Factor Optimization: Own the PRD and hardware requirements for single/dual-chiplet PCIe accelerator form factors (e.g., Zeus 1c26/2c26) and multi-chip 2U rack-mount server architectures.
  • Memory Subsystem Strategy: Drive product requirements around our unique, high-capacity expandable memory subsystem, balancing the integration of on-board LPDDR5X with user-upgradable DDR5 SO-DIMM/DIMM slots to unlock up to 2.25TB per server node.
  • System Engineering & Infrastructure Co-Design Standalone Subsystem Readiness: Collaborate with firmware and platform teams to ensure the embedded RISC-V control processor seamlessly runs standalone Linux subsystems, including server management features like integrated BMC and IPMI.
  • Thermal & Power Efficiency: Manage system trade-offs for highly efficient power targets (ranging from 120W single-slot boards up to 500W multi-chip server environments), ensuring optimal balance between air-cooled density and deployment in legacy data center infrastructures.
  • Execution, NPI & Operations Collaboration Silicon-to-System Execution: Drive cross-functional execution from recent chip tape-out through hardware validation, system-level NPI, and mass production.
  • Supply Chain & Partner Engagement: Partner with hardware engineering, board layout, signal integrity teams, and ODMs to source components, optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) costs, and ensure manufacturing resilience for complex high-speed PCBs.
  • Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.
  • Own the PRD and hardware requirements for single/dual-chiplet PCIe accelerator form factors (e.g., Zeus 1c26/2c26) and multi-chip 2U rack-mount server architectures.
  • Drive product requirements around our unique, high-capacity expandable memory subsystem, balancing the integration of on-board LPDDR5X with user-upgradable DDR5 SO-DIMM/DIMM slots to unlock up to 2.25TB per server node.
  • Collaborate with firmware and platform teams to ensure the embedded RISC-V control processor seamlessly runs standalone Linux subsystems, including server management features like integrated BMC and IPMI.

Requirements

  • Technical Competencies High-Speed Hardware Architecture: 5+ years of experience defining or engineering high-performance PCIe-based add-in cards (AIC) or complex server systems.
  • Product Leadership & Execution Startup Agility with Enterprise Rigor: Proven track record of taking complex silicon or hardware hardware products from post-tape-out validation into full production.
  • 5+ years of experience defining or engineering high-performance PCIe-based add-in cards (AIC) or complex server systems.
  • Familiarity with embedded processors (RISC-V/ARM), Linux-based system architectures, and network fabrics (Ethernet/InfiniBand) operating at 400Gbps+.

Nice to have

  • Experience navigating the hardware ecosystem transition from x86/Arm host controllers to alternative open architectures like RISC-V.
  • Familiarity with the mechanical and thermal constraints of fitting high-density, multi-slot accelerator boards into standard data center rack infrastructure.
  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related hardware field.
  • An MBA is highly valued to successfully bridge complex engineering milestones with customer commercialization strategy.

Compensation

  • $200,000-$250,000 per year (California).
  • This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Company info

  • Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors.
  • We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems.
  • We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption.
  • Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.
  • Unmute yourself.
  • Test boundaries and get proven right.
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