AI Accelerator Architect for Transformer Compute

Etched; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

$500 monthly credit for waiving medical benefits

Housing subsidy of $2k per month

Relocation support for moving to San Jose

Daily lunch + dinner in office

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI hardware company is seeking a talented Computer Architect to join their team in San Jose. This role focuses on developing and optimizing compute architectures for transformer workloads, with an emphasis on performance and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and 5+ years of experience in computer architecture or ASIC design, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in programming languages. The position offers excellent benefits including a housing subsidy and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in computer architecture, ASIC design, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals including pipelines and memory hierarchies.
• Hands-on experience designing and optimizing floating-point datapaths.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze chip architectures optimized for AI/ML workloads.
• Contribute to power and area estimation methodologies.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure architectural feasibility.

Skills

Computer architecture fundamentals

Performance modeling

Analytical skills

Programming in Rust, C/C++, or Python

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Cycle-accurate simulation tools

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Job description

A cutting-edge AI hardware company is seeking a talented Computer Architect to join their team in San Jose. This role focuses on developing and optimizing compute architectures for transformer workloads, with an emphasis on performance and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and 5+ years of experience in computer architecture or ASIC design, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in programming languages. The position offers excellent benefits including a housing subsidy and wellness programs.