ASIC Architect

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, 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, 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 4/5/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.