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MatX · 3 hours ago

System On Chip Architect

positionMountain View, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $200K/yr
date5+ years exp

MatX is designing hardware tailored for the world’s best AI models and is seeking an experienced System-on-Chip Architect to lead the design of their next-generation AI-focused silicon. The role involves leading SoC architecture, defining system flows, and driving power, performance, and area trade-offs in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareManufacturingSemiconductor
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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

Qualification

SoC architectureMemory systemsInterconnect fabricsPPA requirementsTechnical communicationProgramming skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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)

Benefits

A Stake in our success A cash/equity mix that fits your needs and option to do early exercise
Health & Wellness Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)
Time To Recharge 4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
Support to Parents Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
Learning & Development $1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
Team Connection Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!
Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
Commute On Us For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!
MatX E[x]tras $50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
Remote Perks We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement

Company

MatX

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MatX is an AI chip startup that designs chips that support large language models.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://matx.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$125M
Key Investors
Spark CapitalNat Friedman
2024-11-22Series A· $100M
2024-03-26Seed· $25M

Leadership Team

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Reiner Pope
Founder and CEO
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Mike Gunter
Founder and CTO
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Recent News

Venture Capital
MatX Raises $80M in Series A Funding to Develop AI Chips for Large Language Models
2024-11-24
Techmeme
Sources: MatX, which designs chips to train LLMs, raised a ~$80M Series A led by Spark Capital, at a ~$300M valuation, after raising a $25M seed in March (Marina Temkin/TechCrunch)
2024-11-24
TechCrunch
AI chip startup MatX, founded by Google alums, raises Series A at $300M+ valuation, sources say
2024-11-24
Company data provided by crunchbase