IO Architect

At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress. Design and Develop communication interface between the Host and external devices for future technologies like PCI Gen6/7, CXL etc. Modify/Develop how the host handles I/O protocols and all transactions coming from and going to I/O devices. Design improvements to internal buffers and FSMs on Host bridge to handle increased bandwidth and latency requirements for new I/O technologies Work closely with other interconnect teams and System design teams to define I/O Phy and interconnects for scalable systems * Minimum 15 to 20 years of relevant experience with MS/PhD * Hands-on RTL level experience of architecting and delivering industry standard IO interfaces * Prior experience with PCIe Gen 5 or CXL * Experience in working with architecture/ FW/ SW teams * Exposure to System architecture

• Specialized FPGA Knowledge: Experience with field-programmable gate array analysis and design, including use of design entry languages and design automation tools, is beneficial for driving innovation and efficiency in logic design.
• Advanced Static Timing: Deep understanding of static timing and its application in chip logic development can be advantageous in driving business results.
• Front-end Processing Expertise: Familiarity with front-end processing and its role in chip logic development can be valuable in shaping the future of cognitive systems logic design.