ASIC Architect

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. Responsibilities of the ASIC Architect: 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 Requirements for the ASIC Architect: 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 Bonus: knowledge of networking protocols Excellent communication and documentation skills Compensation for the ASIC Architect: $270,000-$290,000 Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday, Sick Leave if Required by Law Keywords: ASIC Architect, networking ASIC, switch architecture, system-level architecture, high-throughput systems, queueing, scheduling, memory management, high-speed datapaths, microarchitecture, performance modeling, interface integration, PCIe, SerDes, RTL collaboration, post-silicon validation, MSEE, AI infrastructure, semiconductor design, datapath architecture, parallel processing, hardware startup, AI data center, latency optimization, power efficiency, architectural trade-offs, cross-functional teams, hardware debugging, silicon bring-up, behavioral modeling #LI-AG1#ONSITE This job opens for applications on 2./27/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Created: 2026-03-04