ASIC Architect at Etched.ai

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductors, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in computer architecture, ASIC design, or related fields
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
Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python for modeling and analysis
Knowledge of modern processor microarchitecture and design tradeoffs
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Microarchitecture & dataflow innovation: Design and analyze chip architectures optimized for AI/ML workloads, with focus on throughput, latency, and power efficiency
Design next-generation silicon: Contribute to power and area estimation methodologies for early-stage, next generation architectural exploration
Custom circuit development: Create architectural specifications and interface definitions for compute blocks and subsystems
System-level prototyping: Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design, and software teams to ensure architectural feasibility and ultimate optimization
Performance optimization: Conduct architectural experiments using cycle-accurate simulators and analytical models
Cross-functional collaboration: Support integration efforts by providing architectural guidance and resolving design challenges

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Computer ArchitectureASIC DesignMicroarchitectureDataflow OptimizationPower EstimationArea EstimationRTLVerificationPhysical DesignCycle-Accurate SimulatorsPerformance ModelingAI Accelerators

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key required skills for the ASIC Architect role?

Key skills include strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals like pipelines and memory hierarchies, experience with performance modeling and simulation tools, hands-on experience designing floating-point datapaths or arithmetic circuits, and proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python.

What is the company culture like at Etched.ai?

The culture emphasizes deep cross-functional collaboration across RTL, verification, physical design, and software teams to bring innovative chip designs from concept to silicon.

What makes a strong candidate for this ASIC Architect position?

Strong candidates have a PhD in a relevant field, 5+ years in computer architecture or ASIC design, and experience with AI/ML accelerators, RTL design, cycle-accurate simulators, or publishing at top conferences like ISCA or MICRO.

Etched.ai

Develops servers for transformer inference

About Etched.ai

The company specializes in developing powerful servers for transformer inference, utilizing transformer architecture integrated into their chips to achieve highly efficient and advanced technology. The main technologies used in the product are transformer architecture and advanced chip integration.

Cupertino, CA, USAHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$5.4MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

11-50Employees