Head Vector Compute Architect - Next-Gen GPU Performance

Bolt Graphics; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums

Equity - Stock Options

401(k) match

Job summary

Bolt Graphics, a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Lead Vector Compute Architect to define the architecture for their next-generation GPUs. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data parallel compute unit architecture development and cross-functional collaboration.

This role demands a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, focusing on performance modeling and workload characterization. The compensation range is $180,000–$220,000 per year, and the position requires on-site presence in the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in modern data parallel microarchitecture.
• Strong understanding of cache coherency protocols and high-speed interfaces.
• Experience with architecture modeling and performance analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive architecture tradeoff analysis for performance, power, area, bandwidth, latency, and scalability.
• Collaborate across teams throughout the development cycle.
• Define memory hierarchy, coherency architecture, and cache structures.

Skills

Data parallel microarchitectures

Performance modeling

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Bolt Graphics, a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Lead Vector Compute Architect to define the architecture for their next-generation GPUs. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data parallel compute unit architecture development and cross-functional collaboration.

This role demands a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, focusing on performance modeling and workload characterization. The compensation range is $180,000–$220,000 per year, and the position requires on-site presence in the Bay Area.