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ASIC Architect
$200K–$400K
San Jose · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 5, 2025
- Experience
- 5+ years in computer architecture, ASIC design, or related fields.
- Education
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
About the job
Design and optimize AI accelerator chip architectures for inference, using performance modeling and cross-functional collaboration to bring designs from concept to silicon.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze AI/ML chip architectures for throughput, latency, and power efficiency; develop early-stage power and area estimation methods.
- Create architectural specifications and interface definitions, and conduct experiments using simulators and analytical models.
- Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design, and software teams; provide integration guidance and resolve design challenges.
What they ask for
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals, including pipelines, memory hierarchies, and interconnects.
- Experience with performance modeling and architectural simulation tools.
- Hands-on experience designing and optimizing floating-point datapaths or arithmetic-intensive circuits, and working with advanced process nodes.
Nice to have
- Experience with AI/ML accelerator architectures and dataflow optimization.
- Experience with RTL design and verification (Verilog/SystemVerilog), cycle-accurate simulation tools, ASIC design flow, or tapeout and silicon bring-up.
Pay
$200K – $400K USD base salary
Tools
Rust, C/C++, Python, Verilog/SystemVerilog, gem5, SystemC
AI focus
Develop and optimize inference-focused AI accelerator architectures and model their performance.
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