Director ASIC Engineering

Job Title : Director of ASIC Engineering

Job Type : Full-Time

Company : Positron.ai

About Us :

Positron.ai specializes in developing custom hardware systems to accelerate AI inference.  These inference systems offer significant performance and efficiency gains over traditional GPU-based systems, delivering advantages in both performance per dollar and performance per watt.  Positron exists to create the world's best AI inference systems.

Position Overview :

We are looking for a Director of ASIC Engineering to drive the design, development, verification and execution of high-performance AI inference chips. This role will require technical expertise in ASIC architecture, low-power design methodologies, and a deep understanding of AI / ML workloads. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading ASIC teams from concept to production in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the ASIC development team in the design, verification, and implementation of AI inference hardware.
• Define and specify ASIC architecture, microarchitecture, and roadmap in alignment with company goals and AI workload requirements.
• Oversee RTL design, physical design, verification, and validation processes.
• Optimize power, performance, and area (PPA) trade-offs to meet stringent AI inference requirements.
• Collaborate closely with software and prototyping teams to ensure hardware / software co-design optimizations.
• Manage relationships with foundries, IP vendors, and EDA tool providers.
• Drive Customer Owned Tooling (COT) tape-out and bring-up activities, ensuring successful first silicon validation and production ramp-up.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing ASIC team.

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Why Join Us?

If you are a visionary ASIC leader passionate about building the next generation of AI hardware, we would love to hear from you! Apply today.