ASIC Architect (AI)

TL;DR

ASIC Architect (AI): Defining the architectural framework for data center switch ASICs and intra-rack components with an accent on performance analysis, power-performance-area trade-offs, and hardware security. Focus on driving innovation in SoC products for AI infrastructure, collaborating across technical teams, and establishing industry-standard interconnect protocols.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $191,530 - $286,900 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a semiconductor leader providing essential data infrastructure solutions for enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end hardware architecture for SoC products throughout their full lifecycle.
• Collaborate with marketing and business development to identify high-value customer use cases.
• Partner with design, verification, and software teams to define hardware/software co-designs.
• Conduct detailed performance analyses and evaluate power-performance-area trade-offs.
• Author detailed architecture specifications and define robust validation plans.
• Represent the company in industry workgroups such as TCG, OCP, and PCI-SIG.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.
• 15+ years of experience with a Master’s degree or 10+ years with a PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proven track record of delivering ASIC product architectures and documentation.
• Strong expertise in ASIC security, including root-of-trust, TEE, and access control.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for articulating complex architectures.
• Experience guiding design and verification teams through implementation.

Nice to have

• Solid understanding of interconnect protocols like PCIe, CXL, UALink, and Ethernet.
• Extensive experience in ARM CPU subsystem architecture, including memory and cache subsystems.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including an employee stock purchase plan.
• Robust family support and mental health resources.
• Commitment to professional growth and leadership development.
• Inclusive work environment with a focus on long-term, purposeful innovation.

Hiring process

• Interviews will evaluate individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• Use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.