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 5/1/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.