ASIC Architect

ZP Group•Saratoga, CA

27d•$270,000 - $290,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Piper Companies is seeking a ASIC Architect to support an innovative networking company. This position will be hybrid in Saratoga, CA. The ASIC Architect is responsible for networking ASIC architecture and design.

Requirements

MSEE with 10+ years of experience, preferably in networking ASIC architecture and design.
Candidates with experience in related areas of computer and parallel processing architectures - in particular, complex memory crossbars, buffering schemes, scheduling algorithms and high-speed datapaths - are also highly desired.
A deep understanding of networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, VLAN, MPLS, RoCE, etc.) and their hardware implications, or a willingness to become expert.
Demonstrated expertise in microarchitecture definition, performance modeling, and trade-off analysis. Capability to develop Architecture behavioral models is highly desired.
Experience working across the ASIC development lifecycle, from concept through productization.
Experience in high-speed I/O integration (e.g., PCIe Gen5/Gen6, SerDes) and Software Control Plane interface architecture is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the CTO to translate high-level system requirements and customer use cases into detailed architecture and functional specifications.
Collaborate with chip and system micro architects to align ASIC architecture with system-level goals for throughput, latency, and power efficiency.
Guide modeling and feasibility analysis of packet flow behavior through the switch datapath to validate architectural choices, including throughput, latency, power and area efficiencies.
Work closely with RTL, Verification, Physical Design and Firmware teams to ensure seamless design implementation and handoff.