Staff Engineer, AI Microarchitecture

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The AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) Computing Lab is dedicated to solving the complex system-level challenges posed by the growing demands of future AI/ML workloads. Our team designs and develops scalable platforms to handle computational and memory requirements while minimizing energy consumption and maximizing performance. We collaborate with hardware and software engineers to address AI/ML workload challenges and explore computing abstractions that balance hardware and software components.

We continuously research emerging technologies in memory, computing, interconnect, and AI/ML to ensure our platforms meet future workloads. Join us in shaping the future of computing.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA office / U.S. headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

• Develop IP for machine learning accelerators using Verilog, System Verilog and HLS
• Optimize the IP for performance, power, and area by leveraging advanced design techniques such as pipelining, parallelism, and data compression
• Collaborate with Verification engineers to design and develop test plans
• Make design decisions out of a large design trade-off space across performance, power, thermal, and cost
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware issues and ensure the quality of the design through verification and validation
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and hardware architecture and contribute to the development of new technologies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including users, partners, and management, to ensure that the systems are delivered on time and within budget
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s with 10+ years, or Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of industry experience
• Strong background in microarchitecture and computer architecture
• 5+ years of experience in front-end design methodology involving RTL development for complex control and data path IPs
• Experience in designing Memory Controller, NOC, Interconnect IP
• Experience in AI Accelerator integration with SOC
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

What We Offer

The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.

This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.

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When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. We extend comprehensive accommodations throughout our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergent individuals, or those requiring pregnancy-related support. All candidates scheduled for an interview will receive guidance on requesting accommodations.

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