CareerPlan

Principal ASIC Architect

SunnyvaleRemoteFull-time2026-07-14 → 2026-10-21

Core

Lead architectural planning and definition of next-generation ASIC processors for generative AI inference acceleration, including specialized compute cores, embedded memory, RISC-V CPUs, and high-speed interconnects.

Role type

Principal ASIC Architect (Silicon Architecture)

Builds

High-performance multi-chip silicon solutions for hyperscaler and neocloud data centers

Domain

Semiconductor / Generative AI Hardware

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

ASIC architecture definition, HPC processor design (GPU/TPU/CPU), HBM and SerDes technologies, Verilog, RTL verification, performance modeling, C-models/SystemC/TLM, C/C++, Python, Perl

Preferred skills

Generative AI algorithm mapping, attention mechanisms, foundation transformer models, EDA tool evaluation

Technologies

RISC-V, HBM, PCIe, SerDes, Verilog, SystemC, Python, Perl

Responsibilities

Lead architectural planning and definition of new AI processors; Analyze technical needs and create detailed design specifications; Work with external partners and internal teams to provide technical guidance; Evaluate new silicon IP technologies and EDA tools

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership