ASIC Architect
EtchedSan Jose, California, United States
Posted August 5, 2025
200000 - 265000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Etched specializes in developing cutting-edge servers by embedding transformer architecture directly onto chips. This innovative approach delivers unparalleled performance for transformer inference tasks, setting a new standard in the industry.
Job Description
Etched is building AI chips hard-coded for specific model architectures, offering significantly higher throughput and lower latency than GPUs. They are seeking a talented Computer Architect to contribute to the design of next-generation AI accelerators, focusing on transformer workloads, and optimizing compute architectures for exceptional performance and efficiency. Collaboration across teams is crucial to bring innovative chip designs to silicon.
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
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision packages
- Housing subsidy of $2,000/month
- Daily lunch and dinner in our office
- Relocation support
