System on Chip Architect (AI)

TL;DR

System on Chip Architect (AI): Defining and owning the SoC architecture for next-generation ML accelerators with an accent on chiplet strategy, interfaces, clocking, power, and IP integration. Focus on collaborating with micro-architecture, physical design, systems, and software teams to ensure optimal design for performance, power, and area.

Location: Mountain View, California, US

Company

hirify.global is a team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning experts working to advance state-of-the-art artificial intelligence for public benefit and scientific discovery.

What you will do

• Define and own SoC architecture for next-generation ML accelerators.
• Lead chip top-level architecture and design, managing interfaces, clocking, power, and IP integration.
• Architect specific accelerator components and chiplets.
• Collaborate with micro-architecture and physical design teams for feasible and optimal PPA trade-offs.
• Work with systems and software teams to ensure SoC architecture meets product requirements.
• Participate in system architecture definition and evaluation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of experience in SoC architecture or micro-architecture.
• Proven experience in chip top-level design and integration for complex ASICs.
• Hands-on knowledge of hardware building blocks for ML accelerators (matrix multiply units, vector engines, attention mechanisms).
• Experience in evaluating trade-offs such as speed, performance, power, and area.

Nice to have

• Master's or Ph.D. in a related field.
• Experience with chiplet-based designs and high-speed die-to-die interconnects (e.g., UCIe, CXL).
• Working knowledge of transformer-based large language models.

Culture & Benefits

• Unique culture and work environment where long-term ambitious research can flourish.
• Value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives.
• Committed to equal employment opportunity.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on any project.
• Ensuring safety and ethics are the highest priority in AI development.
• Accommodation for disabilities or additional needs.