CareerPlan

Principal AI Accelerator Architect Lead

US, MA, BostonFull-time$200k2026-06-30 → 2026-11-13
Based in United StatesCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Lead system-level architecture for ultra-low power analog and digital AI accelerators, bridging academic research with real-world deployment in silicon.

Role type

Principal IC Architect (AI Accelerators)

Builds

End-to-end system architectures for AI compute engines, IP blocks, and processors for embedded intelligent platforms.

Domain

Semiconductor / Physical AI / Analog & Digital AI Accelerators

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

ASIC design, SystemVerilog, SystemC modeling, processor architecture, UVM verification, C programming, analog neural-network compute, RTL development, physical design flows

Preferred skills

Leadership in architecture exploration, bridging research to deployment, mentoring technical teams

Technologies

Synopsys Platform Architect, SystemVerilog, SystemC, UVM, C

Responsibilities

Translate product requirements into end-to-end system architectures; explore new representations of intelligence beyond conventional digital models; define hardware block specifications and interfaces; collaborate across architecture, design, verification, and physical design teams; provide technical leadership and mentorship across projects.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence