Architect, Systems Engineer

What MatX Is Building

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.

• Develop, support, and own hardware architecture throughout the product lifecycle

• Deeply understand customer use cases, workload performance, and ML systems research

• Produce requirements and architecture specifications

• Estimate hardware area, timing, and power to inform architectural trade-offs

• Collaborate closely with Research, Software, and Hardware teams

• Interface with vendors and customers

• Architectural Responsibilities May Include:

  • Parallel Compute: SIMD, Vector, VLIW, and other parallel execution models

  • Data Movement: Efficient storage and communication across memory and network fabrics

  • Distributed Systems: Workload mapping, bottleneck analysis, and scalable distributed systems

• Expertise in modern high-performance CPU, GPU, or AI accelerator architecture and hardware/software interactions

• Experience analyzing and optimizing system performance using diverse tools and methodologies

• Proficiency in programming and code optimization

• Excellent writing skills

• 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

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.

• Early Career - $120,000 - $275,000 + equity

• Mid Career - $175,000 - $450,000 + equity

• Senior Career - $275,000 - $600,000 + equity

• Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work

• Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively. See attached benefits 1-pager and full benefits guide for more info on benefits.

• Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.

• Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)

• Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty’s or via our reimbursement system

• Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.

• MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most

• Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi

• Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via Spring Health and Guardian EAP.

• Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.

• AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivity

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

This position requires…