Principal ASIC Architect

ZP Group•San Jose, CA

32d•$270,000 - $290,000•Onsite

About The Position

Piper Companies is seeking an ASIC Architect to join a fast-growing innovator in AI infrastructure, for an onsite permanent position in Saratoga, CA. The ASIC Architect will be leading the definition, modeling, and implementation of high-performance ASIC architectures that power next-generation networking and computer systems.

Requirements

10+ years of ASIC design experience with 5-7 years in true architecture roles across domains such as GPUs, CPUs, DPUs, or networking switches.
Expertise in system-level thinking and architectural modeling, with deep experience in performance analysis, scheduling algorithms, buffering schemes, and high-speed datapaths.
Solid grasp of networking protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS, RoCE) and hardware-software interface design, including high-speed I/O integration like PCIe and SerDes.
Proven ability to work across the ASIC lifecycle from concept to validation, with a methodical approach to solving complex design and system challenges.

Responsibilities

Translate high-level system requirements and application use cases into detailed architecture and functional specifications in collaboration with technical leadership.
Define and align ASIC architecture with system-level goals for performance, power, and efficiency through close coordination with microarchitecture and design teams.
Drive modeling and analysis of datapath behavior to validate architectural decisions, focusing on packet flow, throughput, latency, power, and area trade-offs.
Lead cross-functional collaboration across RTL, Verification, Physical Design, and Firmware to ensure successful implementation, integration, and tape-out readiness.