Software Architect

At Kandou, we are redefining the economics of AI infrastructure. Our mission is to democratise AI by significantly reducing the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of hardware systems — a critical barrier to scalable adoption. Our proprietary MIMO-over-copper technology powers a high-performance, chiplet-based AI memory fabric that is both scalable and energy-efficient. Unlike traditional interconnects, our solution reduces power consumption significantly while preserving high bandwidth and ultra-low latency — unlocking unprecedented efficiency for AI training and inference at scale. Kandou’s architecture is not just an incremental improvement — it’s a foundational shift in how AI hardware is built for the future. We are actively seeking a Software Architect based in one of the following locations: India (Hyderabad/Bangalore), UK (Reading/Cambridge) Switzerland (Lausanne). Responsibilities: - Architect CMIS 5.x stack (DataPath State Machine, VDM, I2C/MCTP, FW-SW interface) - Lead host interop tests for hyperscalers (Meta, AWS, etc.), build test matrix and regression suite - Develop manufacturing test orchestration (ATE integration, yield analytics, on-chip stimulus) - Build telemetry pipeline from FW to host/cloud (formats, compression, SDK APIs) - Own customer SDK and tools (C/Python, CLI, log analysis), release management - Ensure standards compliance (CMIS 5.x, OSFP MSA, SFF-8024, OIF) - Travel: Up to 25% (customer engagement, manufacturing, standards) Skills: - Good knowledge of C/C++, Python, systems language (Go/Rust); CI/CD, conformance tests - Good knowledge of I2C/MCTP, SFF-8024, vendor extensions - Good understanding of standards implementation (OIF, SFF, IEEE mgmt-plane) - Good knowledge of architecture documentation (SHALL/MUST, REQ traceability) - Self-motivated, with strong sense of ownership and responsibility - Good communication and reporting skills Experience: - Principal / Senior Staff (8-10 years post-degree) - 8-10 years high-speed interconnect software (module SW, management, test, SDK) - CMIS 4.x/5.x implementation and OSFP MSA experience - Hyperscaler interop with NIC/switch ASICs (Nvidia, Broadcom) - Test software architecture with ATE/yields - Manufacturing and field support experience Education: - BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science (MS preferred) If this is the role you have been looking for and you want to be part of a growing Company, with an exciting future then we would really love to hear from you. Together We Kandou It! https://www.kandou.ai/