SOC Architect

MatX•Mountain View, CA

5d•$120,000 - $600,000•Hybrid

About The Position

MatX designs hardware tailored for the world’s best AI models. Our hardware will make a given level of intelligence available 3-5 years sooner. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the world’s largest models. We are seeking an experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Architect to lead the design of our next-generation AI-focused, server-class silicon.

Requirements

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)

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

Benefits

4 weeks PTO (accrued)
12 company Holidays
up to 3 weeks remote work
Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents
Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents
life insurance (employee only)
HSA and FSA offerings via Lively
Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans
up to 5% company contribution to 401K
100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K)
long-term disability insurances
$1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)
onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday
Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides
$50/mo to use on the perk you value most
$35/mo for cellular
$40/mo for wifi
100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP
Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood
10 weeks pregnancy disability leave
flexible return-to-work hours
Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit
Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivity