Senior Director of Hardware Engineering

MemryX Inc. is a semiconductor company focused on delivering high-performance, low-power AI accelerators for edge computing. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company also operates existing engineering branches in Taipei and Hsinchu Taiwan, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Our unique compute-near-memory architecture minimizes data movement and enables massively parallel, scalable on-chip AI inference. We’ve co-designed a full hardware-software stack (compiler, runtime, and APIs) to make AI development both easy and high-performance. Powered by MemryX Compute Engines, our decentralized many-core dataflow design delivers industry-leading throughput and efficiency, ideal for smart edge devices.

We are currently in production with our MX3 AI accelerator and actively developing next-generation MX4, backed by top-tier VCs. At MemryX, you’ll join a collaborative, innovation-driven team that empowers you to shape the future of edge AI.

• Communicative & Collaborative:
  You’re open, honest, and thrive on feedback.
• Curious & Innovative:
  You love brainstorming new ideas and turning them into reality.
• Tech-Driven:
  Passionate about advancing AI and edge computing.
• Adaptable:
  Energized by the fast pace and ambiguity of a startup environment.

• Hands-On Learning:
  Structured rotations across hardware and software domains.
• Innovative Culture:
  Rapid prototyping, continuous learning, and a true startup mindset.
• Career Path:
  Clear progression from junior engineer to specialist and beyond.
• Great Perks:
  Competitive salary, equity grants, comprehensive health benefits, and more.

MemryX is looking for a Senior Director of Hardware Engineering to lead the development of our next-generation AI accelerator chip. This is a highly technical leadership role responsible for guiding the chip design team from architecture and specification through implementation, tapeout, bring-up, and production. You will work closely with architecture, software, systems, product, and business teams to define the next generation of MemryX products, while leading internal engineering teams and coordinating with external partners including foundries, OSATs, IP vendors, and semiconductor design service providers.

• Lead and grow the hardware engineering team responsible for the design and implementation of MemryX AI accelerator chips.
• Drive chip development from product requirements and architecture through RTL design, verification, physical implementation, tapeout, silicon bring-up, and production.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to define next-generation AI accelerator architecture, SoC architecture, memory hierarchy, interfaces, performance targets, and product requirements.
• Translate system- and product-level requirements into clear hardware architecture and implementation specifications.
• Lead technical tradeoff analyses across performance, power, area, cost, schedule, and implementation risk.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership and design reviews across key areas of the chip, including compute architecture, memory subsystem, SoC integration, interconnect, and external interfaces.
• Establish development plans, milestones, ownership, and execution processes for complex ASIC programs.
• Identify technical and schedule risks early and drive engineering teams toward practical solutions.
• Coordinate closely with software, compiler, firmware, systems, and application teams to ensure hardware/software co-design and successful product deployment.
• Manage relationships and technical execution with external semiconductor partners, including foundries, OSATs, IP vendors, EDA vendors, and ASIC/design service providers.
• Lead technical discussions involving process…