MatX designs next-generation AI processors aimed at outperforming Nvidia GPUs for large language model training and inference.
<p><strong>What MatX Is Building</strong></p> <p>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. MatX is seeking an Architect to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for delivering performant silicon architecture at the full-chip or subsystem level.</p> <p><strong>What You'll Do Here</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop, support, and own hardware architecture throughout the product lifecycle</li> <li>Deeply understand customer use cases, workload performance, and ML systems research</li> <li>Produce requirements and architecture specifications</li> <li>Estimate hardware area, timing, and power to inform architectural trade-offs</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Research, Software, and Hardware teams</li> <li>Interface with vendors and customers</li> <li>Architectural Responsibilities May Include: <ul> <li><strong>Parallel Compute:</strong> SIMD, Vector, VLIW, and other parallel execution models</li> <li><strong>Data Movement:</strong> Efficient storage and communication across memory and network fabrics</li> <li><strong>Distributed Systems:</strong> Workload mapping, bottleneck analysis, and scalable distributed systems</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Who You Are</strong></p> <ul> <li>Expertise in modern high-performance CPU, GPU, or AI accelerator architecture and hardware/software interactions</li> <li>Experience analyzing and optimizing system performance using diverse tools and methodologies</li> <li>Proficiency in programming and code optimization</li> <li>Excellent writing skills</li> <li>This is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through Thursday</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compensation</strong></p> <p>The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.</p> <ul> <li>Early Career - $120,000 - $275,000 + equity</li> <li>Mid Career - $175,000 - $450,000 + equity</li> <li>Senior Career - $275,000 - $600,000 + equity</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>A Stake in our success </strong>A flexible cash equity compensation mix that fits your needs</li> <li><strong>Health & Wellness </strong>Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)</li> <li><strong>Time To Recharge </strong>4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year</li> <li><strong>Support to Parents</strong> Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood</li> <li><strong>Learning & Development </strong>$1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities</li> <li><strong>Team Connection</strong> Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls</li> <li><strong>Financial Wellbeing </strong>401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!</li> <li><strong>Flexible Spending Accounts</strong> Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses</li> <li><strong>Commute On Us</strong> For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!</li> <li><strong>MatX E[x]tras </strong>$50 per month to use on the perks you care about most </li> <li><strong>Remote Perks</strong> We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement</li> </ul> <p><em>As part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.</em></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.</em></strong></p> <p><em>This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicants capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><em>MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.</em></p>