Senior Staff - AI Solution Architect

Cognichip, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognichip, Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff - AI Solution Architect to bridge advanced AI capabilities with silicon design teams in Redwood City, CA. You will translate complex concepts into practical solutions and lead customers through adoption of Cognichip ACI solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with design teams, hands-on support, and clear technical documentation to accelerate learning and effective deployment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 5-10 years of RTL design/verification with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to translate complex tech.
• Consultative, problem-solving mindset and passion for helping others succeed.
• Knowledge of the chip design process from RTL to physical design.
• Experience with machine learning or deep learning concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RTL design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Python

Communication

Customer-facing

Chip design process

Machine learning concepts

Education

Master’s degree (CS/EE or related)

Job description

Job Title

Senior Staff - AI Solution Architect

Job Description

Senior Staff - AI Solution Architect At Cognichip, we’re not just building AI; we’re enabling our customers to harness the power of AI to transform their silicon design workflows. As an AI Application Engineer, you’ll be the crucial link between our groundbreaking Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI®) solutions and the design teams who will use them. You’ll translate complex technical concepts into practical solutions, helping teams successfully adopt our solutions and unleash their creativity. If you thrive on solving technical challenges and empowering others to build the future, this is your stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply AI to real-world problems. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing expert guidance and support to help them integrate Cognichip ACI® solutions into their design flows.
• Bridge the gap. Collaborate closely with customer design teams, providing hands‑on support and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless experience. You’ll also act as the voice of the customer, relaying critical feedback and insights to our internal AI science and software teams.
• Drive adoption and success. Develop and deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions that showcase the value and capabilities of our solutions.
• Diagnose and solve. Dive deep into customer‑specific issues—analyzing design flows, log files, and user interactions to diagnose problems, provide solutions, and help improve our products and services.
• Educate and inform. Create clear, concise technical documentation, application notes, and guides to empower our customers and accelerate their learning curve.

Required 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 of both, with a passion for customer‑facing roles.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting languages like Python.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable guidance.
• A consultative, problem‑solving mindset and 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.