Mythic is building next-generation AI hardware platforms that require tight integration between silicon, packaging, and system design. We are looking for a hands-on Senior Staff Systems Design Engineer to own and drive the design and implementation of our reference boards and hardware platforms.

This is not a maintenance role. This is a build role.

We want someone who can take evolving silicon capabilities, incomplete requirements, and system-level constraints and turn them into robust, manufacturable hardware designs. You will play a critical role in defining how Mythic delivers usable hardware platforms to customers and partners.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-ownership environments and wants to work across silicon, integration, and manufacturing to build high-quality hardware systems. You should be equally comfortable designing boards, working with external vendors, and supporting bring-up and debug.

What you’ll own

Own design and development of reference boards and hardware platforms

Translate silicon capabilities into practical, high-quality system designs

Drive schematic design and guide PCB layout (internally or with external partners)

Own key hardware subsystems including power delivery, high-speed interfaces, and clocking

Ensure signal integrity, power integrity, and overall system robustness

Define and incorporate package-level constraints into board design

Partner with OSATs and manufacturing vendors to ensure smooth package-to-board integration

Support board bring-up and collaborate on debugging system-level issues

Drive design for manufacturability (DFM) and readiness for prototype and production builds

Work closely with integration, product, test, and packaging teams to ensure successful system deployment

This role ensures Mythic’s silicon can be transformed into robust, manufacturable, and deployable customer-ready hardware platforms.

What we’re looking for

Significant experience in hardware or board-level design

Strong background in high-speed digital design and power delivery

Experience designing and bringing up complex PCBs

Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence, or similar)

Understanding of package-to-board interactions and system-level constraints

Ability to operate in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Strong engineering judgment and attention to detail

Experience working with external vendors (PCB, OSAT)

Builder mindset: you do not wait for perfect requirements — you create working systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AI/ML hardware or high-performance compute platforms

Exposure to multi-die or chiplet-based systems

Familiarity with thermal and mechanical considerations in hardware design

Experience supporting hardware through bring-up and early production

What success looks like

Reference boards are robust, reliable, and require minimal re-spins

Hardware platforms are easy to use, stable, and ready for integration

Designs account for real-world constraints early, reducing downstream issues

Strong collaboration with integration, product, and manufacturing teams

Smooth transition from prototype builds to manufacturable designs

Why this role matters

At Mythic, hardware design is not just about schematics—it is how we deliver real, usable systems that showcase the full value of our silicon.

This role is central to turning silicon into working platforms that customers and partners can build on.

You will directly influence hardware quality, usability, and readiness for deployment.

If you want a role where you can build real systems, make critical design decisions, and have direct impact on product success, we should talk.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Uncapped PTO

Why Mythic

Work on ambitious AI hardware with real system complexity

Own critical hardware design at a company where your work directly impacts product delivery

Join a highly collaborative team solving hard engineering problems

Move fast, make decisions, and build from first principles

Have outsized impact in a role with real scope and visibility

At Mythic, we pride ourselves in creating a culture where all employees feel valued and appreciated for the diverse perspectives and backgrounds they bring to the team. We aim to hire smart people, give them the resources they need to do their job well, and then leave the rest up to them. We celebrate individual differences and encourage people to be comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. At the end of the day, we are committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone belongs.

Mythic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Senior Staff Systems Design Engineer

Job Description - Senior Staff Systems Design Engineer