Lead Chip Architect
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Lead Chip Architect

Reference: zbLA
Location
San Jose, CA, USA
Salary
$250,000 +
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Skill Requirements
  • ASIC Design Engineer
  • Infrastructure Architect
  • AI Engineer

Lead Chip Architect - Innovative AI Startup - $250k+

 

We ave partnered with an early-stage AI and semiconductor startup building the next generation of AI-native chip design tools. Dramatically accelerating how chips are designed by combining advanced AI with world-class hardware engineering, they're looking to build their founding team as we speak!

 

They're on the lookout for an experienced Chip Architect to lead the architecture and development of complex silicon from concept through tapeout. You'll own key technical decisions across microarchitecture, performance, power, area, timing, verification, and implementation, while helping shape new AI-driven engineering workflows.

 

What they're looking for:

  • 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering complex chips or silicon subsystems through tapout.
  • Strong expertise in microarchitecture, RTL, verification, PPA optimization, and the broader silicon design flow.
  • Experience using AI to improve engineering productivity is a plus.

 

Why join?

  • Help redefine how chips are built using AI.
  • Startup environment with fast innovation, massive ownership and unparalleled growth potential.
  • Own critical technical decisions.
  • Work on challenging problems alongside an exceptional engineering team.
  • Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

 

If you're an experienced chip architect looking to take on a new challenge and lead the next generation of AI technology, then this is the role for you. Make sure to apply today because it won't be available for long...

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