Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MatX is a company focused on designing hardware tailored for advanced AI models. They are seeking an experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Architect to lead the design of next-generation AI-focused silicon, translating product requirements into SoC-level architectures and driving power, performance, and area trade-offs.
Responsibilities
- Lead SoC architecture by translating Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into SoC-level architectures in collaboration with subsystem architects and cross-functional teams
- Define SoC architecture including memory, systems, interconnects, clocking, power, IP requirements, and system integration
- Define system flows for power-up, boot, and recovery
- Own PPA feasibility and drive power, performance, and area trade-offs with implementation teams
- Own architectural specifications and documentation from definition through productization
Skills
- Industry experience in complex SoC architectures
- Knowledge of memory systems and interconnect fabrics, including industry standards
- Ability to define functional and PPA requirements from use cases
- Sound architectural judgment in driving trade-off decisions
- Excellent technical communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Experience collaborating across hardware, software, and third-party IP teams
- Programming/scripting skills (verilog, bash, C/C++, python etc)
Benefits
- A Stake in our success A cash/equity mix that fits your needs and option to do early exercise
- Health & Wellness Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)
- Time To Recharge 4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
- Support to Parents Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
- Learning & Development $1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
- Team Connection Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
- Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!
- Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
- Commute On Us For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!
- MatX E[x]tras $50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
- Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement
Company Overview
MatX is an AI semiconductor company that designs custom chips and hardware architectures to support large language models. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://matx.com.