ASIC Architect

  • ZP Group
  • Saratoga, California
  • Full Time

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

Keywords: ASIC Architect, networking ASIC, switch architecture, U.S. Citizen, system-level architecture, high-throughput systems, queueing, scheduling, memory management, high-speed datapaths, microarchitecture, performance modeling, interface integration, PCIe, SerDes, RTL collaboration, post-silicon validation, MSEE, AI infrastructure, semiconductor design, datapath architecture, parallel processing, hardware startup, Eridu AI, AI data center, latency optimization, power efficiency, architectural trade-offs, cross-functional teams, hardware debugging, silicon bring-up, behavioral modeling

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This job opens for applications on 7/6/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Job ID: 484670511
Originally Posted on: 7/10/2025

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