ASIC Architect

ZP Group • Saratoga, CA

71d • $270,000 - $290,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of networking protocols

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Holiday
• Sick Leave if Required by Law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees