Architect, Systems Engineer

Overview

MatX designs hardware tailored for the world’s best AI models. We develop vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems to train and run large models. MatX is seeking an Architect to help create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering performant silicon architecture at the full-chip or subsystem level.

• Develop, support, and own hardware architecture throughout the entire product lifecycle
• Understand customer use cases, workload performance, and ML systems research
• Produce requirements and architecture specifications
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and ML-research teams across all project phases
• Drive performance improvements using pre- and post-silicon tooling
• Contribute to verification and validation
• Hands-on problem solving to drive solutions and deliver results

• Relevant experience in chip or system architecture, silicon design, or related hardware development
• Track record of delivering innovative features and techniques in chips and systems related to ML, compute, networking, storage, or related domains
• Proficiency in System Verilog, Python, C/C++, Rust, Bluespec, or comparable languages for chip architecture and silicon design
• Skilled at debugging complex architectural issues across design, validation, system engineering, software, and field support
• This is a hybrid role requiring work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week (Tuesday–Thursday)

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on role, experience, location, job-related skills, and education. Offers may include equity. Salary ranges vary by experience level.

• 0-5 years of experience - $120,000 - $200,000 + equity
• 5-10 years of experience - $120,000 - $300,000 + equity
• 10+ years of experience - $120,000 - $400,000 + equity

• A Stake in our success Generous equity, with option cash/equity swap at offer, and option to employee early exercise.
• Health & Wellness Company subsidized health, dental, vision, and life insurance; pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with company contributions.
• 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
• Learning & Development $1,500 yearly for professional development
• Team Connection Team lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
• Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA with 5% company contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit
• Commute On Us Reimburse rideshare and drive-time for commuting
• MatX Extras $50 per month for perks
• Remote Perks Remote-friendly policy with home-tech setup and wifi expense reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity MatX is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, military status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Eligibility to work All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our Mountain View offices Tuesday–Thursday.

Export controls This position may require access to information subject to U.S. export controls. Employment is contingent upon compliance with U.S. export control laws.