AI Accelerator Architect for Transformer ASICs

Etched.ai, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

$500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits

Housing subsidy of $2k per month

Relocation support for moving to San Jose

Various wellness benefits

Daily lunch + dinner in the office

Job summary

Etched.ai, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a talented Computer Architect to join their architecture team. This role focuses on developing next-generation AI accelerators with exceptional performance and efficiency. You will design chip architectures optimized for AI/ML workloads and collaborate cross-functionally for innovative chip design. Candidates should have a PhD and over 5 years of experience in computer architecture or ASIC design, with strong analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and housing subsidy, are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in computer architecture or ASIC design.
• Hands-on experience with floating-point datapaths or arithmetic-intensive circuits.
• Knowledge of modern processor microarchitecture and design tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze chip architectures optimized for AI/ML workloads.
• Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design, and software teams.
• Conduct architectural experiments using cycle-accurate simulators.

Skills

Computer architecture fundamentals

Performance modeling

Architectural simulation tools

C/C++ or Python proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Cycle-accurate simulation tools (gem5, SystemC)

Job description

Etched.ai, Inc. in San Jose is seeking a talented Computer Architect to join their architecture team. This role focuses on developing next-generation AI accelerators with exceptional performance and efficiency. You will design chip architectures optimized for AI/ML workloads and collaborate cross-functionally for innovative chip design. Candidates should have a PhD and over 5 years of experience in computer architecture or ASIC design, with strong analytical skills. Comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and housing subsidy, are provided.