Edge AI SoC Architect: Next-Gen Energy-Efficient Silicon

OpenAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a skilled SoC Architect to shape next-generation custom AI silicon for edge deployments in Los Angeles. This role requires experience in SoC architecture, driving execution from concept to delivery, along with collaboration with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will lead efforts in the design and optimization of high-performance, energy-efficient chips suited for AI/ML workloads, ensuring robust performance for real-world deployment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience defining and delivering complex SoC or ASIC architectures from concept to production.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML accelerators, edge inference workloads, and energy-efficient compute design.
• Strong knowledge of SoC subsystems including CPU/GPU/NPU architectures, memory hierarchies, interconnects, and power management.

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and technical roadmap for custom SoCs targeted for edge applications.
• Drive system-level trade-off analysis across compute, memory, interconnect, power, thermal, and cost constraints.
• Lead hardware/software co-design efforts to maximize performance per watt and end-to-end system efficiency.

Skills

SoC/ASIC architecture experience

AI/ML accelerators understanding

Cross-functional team leadership

Strong communication skills

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a skilled SoC Architect to shape next-generation custom AI silicon for edge deployments in Los Angeles. This role requires experience in SoC architecture, driving execution from concept to delivery, along with collaboration with internal and external partners. The ideal candidate will lead efforts in the design and optimization of high-performance, energy-efficient chips suited for AI/ML workloads, ensuring robust performance for real-world deployment.