Piper Companies is hiring an ASIC Architect with a small start up based in Saratoga, CA. The ASIC Architect will drive the architectural definition of next-generation data center networking ASICs—shaping switch architectures, performance frameworks, and high-efficiency data paths tailored for AI training and inference. The ASIC Architect will need to sit on site in Saratoga, CA 5 days per week.
Responsibilities of the ASIC Architect:
- Define architectures for high-performance networking ASICs
- Translate system goals into scalable architecture plans
- Drive queuing, memory, and scheduling strategies
- Model and evaluate performance trade-offs
- Collaborate across RTL, verification, and firmware teams
- Oversee integration of high-speed I/O and memory interfaces
- Support post-silicon bring-up and debug
Requirements for the ASIC Architect:
- MSEE or equivalent with 10+ years in semiconductors; 5–7 years in ASIC architecture
- Background in CPUs, GPUs, DPUs, or switches
- Strong problem-solving and architecture methodology skills
- Experience with queueing, memory, and scheduling in high-throughput systems
- Familiar with scalable memory, crossbars, and high-speed datapaths
- Bonus: knowledge of networking protocols
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Compensation for the ASIC Architect:
- $270,000-$290,000
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday, Sick Leave if Required by Law
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This job opens for applications on 7/25/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
