ML Microarchitect (ML Accelerator)

TL;DR

ML Microarchitect (ML Accelerator): Translate high-level requirements into hardware features and specify microarchitectures to deliver world-class ML performance with an accent on power, area, and performance optimization. Focus on designing high-performance execution units, arithmetic circuits, programmable engines, and ensuring functional correctness through verification.

Hybrid work schedule, Onsite in Mountain View, California

Salary Range: $170,000—$216,000 USD

Company

Autonomous driving technology company building high-performance custom silicon for the hirify.global Driver compute platform.

What you will do

• Work with researchers and architects to translate high-level requirements into hardware features
• Specify and design microarchitectures for world-class ML performance
• Perform power, area, and performance exploration and optimization of digital designs
• Design high-performance execution units, arithmetic circuits, and programmable engines
• Collaborate with verification teams to guarantee functional correctness and performance

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of industry experience with SystemVerilog, RTL design, and microarchitecture
• 3+ years designing and specifying microarchitectures of high-performance computing cores (CPU/GPU/NPU)
• Fluency in at least one high-level programming language such as Python, C++

Nice to have

• Experience designing datapath elements of high-performance cores (CPU/GPU/NPU)
• Experience working with Chisel (Scala) or other higher-level hardware DSLs
• Working knowledge of machine learning algorithms and how they map to hardware
• Familiarity with synthesis and power analysis tools
• Experience working with formal tools for datapath verification

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Equity incentive plan
• Generous company benefits program