System On Chip Architect

<p><strong>What MatX Is Building</strong></p> <p>MatX designs hardware tailored for the world’s best AI models. Our hardware will make a given level of intelligence available 3-5 years sooner. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the world’s largest models.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking an experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Architect to lead the design of our next-generation AI-focused, server-class silicon.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do Here</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead SoC architecture by translating Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into SoC-level architectures in collaboration with subsystem architects and cross-functional teams</li> <li>Define SoC architecture including memory, systems, interconnects, clocking, power, IP requirements, and system integration</li> <li>Define system flows for power-up, boot, and recovery</li> <li>Own PPA feasibility and drive power, performance, and area trade-offs with implementation teams</li> <li>Own architectural specifications and documentation from definition through productization</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li>Industry experience in complex SoC architectures</li> <li>Knowledge of memory systems and interconnect fabrics, including industry standards</li> <li>Ability to define functional and PPA requirements from use cases</li> <li>Sound architectural judgment in driving trade-off decisions</li> <li>Excellent technical communication, documentation, and organizational skills</li> <li>Experience collaborating across hardware, software, and third-party IP teams</li> <li>Programming/scripting skills (verilog, bash, C/C++, python etc)</li> <li>This is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through Thursday</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Compensation</strong> <ul> <li>0-5 years of experience - $120,000 - $200,000 + equity</li> <li>5-10 years of experience - $120,000 -$300,000 + equity</li> <li>10+ years experience - $120,000 - $400,000 + equity</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>A Stake in our success&nbsp;</strong>A cash/equity mix that fits your needs and option to do early exercise</li> <li><strong>Health &amp; Wellness </strong>Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)</li> <li><strong>Time To Recharge </strong>4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year</li> <li><strong>Support to Parents</strong>&nbsp;Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood</li> <li><strong>Learning &amp; Development&nbsp;</strong>$1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities</li> <li><strong>Team Connection</strong> Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls</li> <li><strong>Financial Wellbeing </strong>401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!</li> <li><strong>Flexible Spending Accounts</strong>&nbsp;Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses</li> <li><strong>Commute On Us</strong> For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!</li> <li><strong>MatX E[x]tras </strong>$50 per month to use on the perks you care about most&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Remote Perks</strong> We work remotely Monday &amp; Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement</li> </ul> <p><em>As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.</em></strong></p> <p><em>This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.</em></p>