Distinguished Technologist, ASIC Design Architect
Core
Define system and chip-level architecture, microarchitecture, and implementation strategy for complex ASICs from concept through tape-out and silicon bring-up.
Role type
Distinguished Technologist, ASIC Design Architect
Builds
High-performance ASICs for datacenter switching/routing and networking silicon
Domain
Semiconductor hardware design, ASIC architecture, networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
System and chip-level architecture, RTL expertise, datapath design, microarchitecture, block partitioning, SerDes/PHY integration, memory controller design (DDR/HBM), signal integrity, clocking, cross-functional leadership, tradeoff analysis
Preferred skills
Datacenter switching/routing ASIC experience, patents or publications in ASIC architecture
Responsibilities
Define system and chip-level architecture based on product requirements; translate system/network/software requirements into microarchitecture and verification strategy; architect high-performance datapaths, control planes, memory subsystems, and I/O; mentor engineering teams and promote architecture best practices; balance technical decisions with schedule, risk, and business priorities
Seniority
Distinguished Technologist, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
