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OLIX is building the DX-1 decode accelerator—a next-generation hardware system requiring deep firmware and hardware-software integration expertise. As an Architect/Staff Hardware Integration Engineer, you will be the technical authority spanning ASIC, BMC, and photonic interconnect from pre-silicon through production, partnering with leadership to define architectural direction and establish engineering standards across the hardware-software boundary. What You'll Do • Own technical direction for hardware-software integration across ASIC, BMC, and photonic interconnect fabric; partner with leadership to set architectural strategy and make critical technical decisions • Define architectural principles, interface contracts, and standards for firmware interfaces, ASIC validation methodology, and interconnect fabric integration; ensure consistent application across teams • Lead the full lifecycle from pre-silicon emulation and bring-up through post-silicon validation to production reliability and field issue resolution • Drive cross-functional collaboration and alignment within the team and with adjacent teams; translate priorities into concrete execution plans and technical specifications • Raise the technical bar through code review, design feedback, and mentorship of senior engineers; support growth while maintaining high standards What You Need • Deep expertise in embedded Linux BSP: Yocto/OpenEmbedded, U-Boot or UEFI, device driver development, and device tree authoring for custom silicon • Deep expertise in firmware and hardware-software co-development: ASIC bring-up and validation, BMC/OpenBMC platform firmware, or high-speed SerDes and photonic interconnect bring-up • Deep expertise in server management protocols (IPMI/IPMB, Redfish, MCTP, PLDM) and low-speed peripheral integration (I2C, SPI, UART, CPLD) in rack-scale hardware context • Proven track record delivering complex hardware-software integration architecture that has shipped across multiple generations in large, fast-moving organizations • Outstanding technical communicator able to articulate architectural decisions to engineers, managers, and senior leadership; strong design documentation skills Nice to Have • Experience with cycle-deterministic or precision timing systems: IEEE 1588 / PTP, SyncE, or White Rabbit Protocol • Track record driving technical outcomes in organizations with high reliability expectations, including robust observability, incident management, and close collaboration with hardware teams on field issues Competitive salary commensurate with experience, skills, and location; meaningful stock options; £24,000 annual Living-Local Bonus if residence is within 20 minutes of office