Senior AI Solution Architect - Customer-Facing Chip Design

Octopyd; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognichip is seeking a Senior Staff - AI Solution Architect in Redwood City, CA, to bridge AI-enabled chip design with customer teams. You will translate complex AI concepts into practical workflows and serve as the primary technical liaison for adoption of Cognichip ACI solutions.

You’ll deliver demonstrations, training, and clear guidance, while diagnosing design flows and providing actionable improvements. A strong background in RTL design and ML is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in RTL design, verification, or a combination, with a customer-facing focus.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting languages like Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex information into actionable guidance.
• Consultative, problem-solving mindset with a passion for helping others succeed.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the chip design process from RTL to physical design.
• Experience with machine learning or deep learning concepts is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Apply AI to real-world problems. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing expert guidance to integrate Cognichip ACI solutions into their design flows.
• Bridge the gap. Collaborate with customer design teams, providing hands-on support and troubleshooting; relay customer feedback to internal AI science and software teams.
• Drive adoption and success. Develop and deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions that showcase the value of our solutions.
• Diagnose and solve. Analyze design flows, log files, and user interactions to diagnose problems and help improve products and services.
• Educate and inform. Create clear, concise technical documentation, application notes, and guides for customers.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Python scripting

Communication

Chip design knowledge

ML concepts

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field

Job description

Cognichip is seeking a Senior Staff - AI Solution Architect in Redwood City, CA, to bridge AI-enabled chip design with customer teams. You will translate complex AI concepts into practical workflows and serve as the primary technical liaison for adoption of Cognichip ACI solutions.

You’ll deliver demonstrations, training, and clear guidance, while diagnosing design flows and providing actionable improvements. A strong background in RTL design and ML is highly valued.