SOC Micro-Architect and RTL Designer

Mountain View, CA$120k–$600kPosted May 20, 2026
Back to jobsSOC Micro-Architect and RTL DesignerMountain View, CAApplyWhat MatX Is Building MatX is on a mission to be the compute platform for AGI. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the largest ML workloads for AGI. MatX is seeking silicon micro-architects and design engineers to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. Successful candidates for these roles will be responsible for delivering performant and functionally accurate silicon for MatX products across compute, memory management. High-speed connectivity and other key technologies. What You'll Do Here Contribute to MatX’s silicon architecture-to-design methodology with a scalable solution across blocks, subsystems, fullchip design Own entire subsystem or subsets and/or chip-level silicon design deliverables from micro-architecture to sign-off ready design Plan and drive intermediate and sign-off reviews on micro-architecture and design specifications, execution progress, area and timing closure towards various silicon milestones including design freeze and tapeout Work closely with the verification, DFT, and physical design co-owners of the subsystem/block in question and deliver best-in-class performance-power-area results Who You Are Concept-to-silicon experience in driving silicon design for subsystems and/or top-level functions with ASICs and SOCs from an architecture specification to production silicon  2 years or more experience with SystemVerilog, Python, C/C++ and similar scripting and programming languages for chip design and related flows Production-proven experience on silicon micro-architecture and design concepts used in high-performance compute (CPUs, GPUs, accelerators), high-speed connectivity, memory management and related functionalities  Experience with testing your designs and working closely with verification teams towards performance and coverage closure goals Hands-on experience with design synthesis, equivalence checking, design lint, clock-domain-crossing and related flows to take designs to high quality sign-off Experience on DFT and physical design concepts and methodologies to achieve high test coverage and best-in-class timing, power and area for designs working with experts in these areas to take designs to sign-off Familiarity with verification, emulation platforms and methodologies is a plus Hands-on experience with participation in silicon debug and bring-up is a plus 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 Bonus Points If You Have A huge plus if you have hands-on experience with silicon and firmware implementations of PCIe, HBM, DMA, Die-to-die subsystems. Compensation 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 What We Offer A Stake in our success A flexible cash equity compensation mix that fits your needs Health & Wellness Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t) 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, regardless of your path to parenthood Learning & Development $1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities Team Connection Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls Financial Wellbeing 401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you...

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