# Staff Software Engineer - Hardware Integration at OLIX

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- **Company:** OLIX (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/olix)
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 10+ years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Hardware-software integration, ASIC bring-up, ASIC validation, Firmware architecture, BMC platform design, Interconnect fabrics, Post-silicon debug, Characterisation, Emulation, Technical leadership, System architecture, Observability, Incident management, Technical communication
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-04-02
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-04-03
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/olix/9b6e36d0-f43c-45de-9f9f-7ebb017bd1cd (the employer's own application page)
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## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Own the technical direction for a defined area of the OTPU hardware–software stack (pre‑silicon, post‑silicon, sustainment).
- Translate program priorities into executable plans; break down complex problems and drive delivery with engineering managers.
- Define and enforce engineering principles, interface contracts, and standards (firmware BSPs, validation methodology, interconnect interfaces, BMC design).
- Lead full lifecycle activities: emulation, bring‑up, characterization, post‑silicon debug, production reliability and field issue resolution.
- Make decisive architectural choices in your domain and align cross‑team dependencies through clear technical decisions.
- Raise team capability through code/design reviews, mentoring, and documentation of best practices.

Requirements:
- Proven track record delivering complex hardware–software systems (ASIC bring‑up, validation, firmware, interconnects or BMC platforms).
- Deep hands‑on experience with pre‑silicon emulation, post‑silicon debug, characterization, and sustainment engineering.
- Strong system architecture and engineering judgment; able to define interfaces and validation methodologies.
- Experience with observability, incident management, and maintaining production reliability for hardware systems.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence technical decisions and coordinate with adjacent teams.

## Responsibilities

You will lead the technical direction for hardware-software integration across the OTPU stack, from pre-silicon through to production and sustainment. You will partner with the Engineering Manager to define architectural standards and ensure the team delivers robust, maintainable technical solutions.

## Requirements

The role requires deep hands-on expertise in ASIC validation, firmware platforms, or interconnect fabrics with a proven track record of shipping complex hardware-software systems. Candidates must possess strong technical judgment and the ability to lead full-lifecycle engineering projects in high-reliability environments.

## FAQ

- **Is this Staff Software Engineer - Hardware Integration role still open?** It was posted on 2026-04-02. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check OLIX's site before applying.
- **Does OLIX offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on OLIX's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as London, United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Hardware-software integration, ASIC bring-up, ASIC validation, Firmware architecture, BMC platform design, Interconnect fabrics, Post-silicon debug, Characterisation, Emulation, Technical leadership, System architecture, Observability, Incident management, Technical communication.

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