ASIC Architect
Etched · San Jose
Infrastructureonsitesenior$200k–$400k
At a glance
Highlights
- Design next-gen AI accelerators optimized for inference throughput and latency.
- Co-design chips, racks, and software for frontier intelligence infrastructure.
- Bring innovative chip designs from concept to silicon with expert collaborators.
What they offer
- Medical, dental, and vision packages with generous premium coverage
- $500 per month credit for waiving medical benefits
- Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month for those living within walking distance of the office
- Relocation support for those moving to San Jose (Santana Row)
- Daily lunch + dinner in office
- Unlimited compute budget subject to ROI justification
Ideal candidate
Experienced computer architect passionate about inference efficiency who thrives in deep cross-functional collaboration from concept to silicon.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in computer architecture, ASIC design, or related fields
- Strong understanding of computer architecture fundamentals including pipelines, memory hierarchies, and interconnects
- Experience with performance modeling and architectural simulation tools
- Hands-on experience designing and optimizing floating-point datapaths or arithmetic-intensive circuits
- Proficiency in Rust, C/C++, or Python for modeling and analysis
- Knowledge of modern processor microarchitecture and design tradeoffs
- remote policy
- fully in-person, no remote
Lab profile
About Etched
Building specialized AI chips and systems for frontier inference with best-in-class throughput and latency.
What they build
- Sohu AI inference chip
- AI racks and hardware systems
- Inference software stack
Known for
- Full-stack co-design of chips, racks, software and manufacturing
- Best-in-class throughput and latency for prefill and decode
- Inference-optimized architecture
Key facts
- Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors
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