Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Etched
Job overview
The Head of Methodologies at Etched leads the design flows for AI chip development, shaping the methodology stack to support scalable silicon design and verification.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves architecting RTL-to-GDSII flows, leading a CAD engineering team, integrating verification and DFT methodologies, managing EDA tools, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure efficient tapeouts and reduce time to market.
Compensation and benefits
The compensation range is $225,000 to $275,000 with full medical, dental, vision coverage, a $2,000/month housing subsidy for local employees, daily meals, and relocation support to San Jose.
Experience and skills
Requires 10+ years in CAD infrastructure or digital design methodology, experience with scalable EDA flows and multiple tapeouts, familiarity with git workflows; preferred skills include scripting, major EDA tool suites, floorplanning, and CAD infrastructure development in hardware startups.
Career development
Opportunities include building foundational infrastructure and leading a world-class methodology team in a cutting-edge AI hardware company, with potential for significant impact on product development.
Work environment and culture
Etched values engineering skills highly, operates fully in-person in San Jose, integrates engineering and research roles, and embraces a culture focused on technical contribution and innovation.
Company information
Etched develops AI chips optimized for specific model architectures, enabling high-throughput, low-latency applications like real-time video generation and advanced reasoning agents.
Team overview
The candidate will lead the methodology team, building and managing CAD engineers focused on automation and flow improvements within a collaborative cross-functional environment.
Job location and travel
The position is based in San Jose, Santana Row, with a fully in-person work environment and relocation support available.
Unique job features
This role offers the unique chance to architect the entire methodology stack for advanced node AI silicon, working on novel ASICs that outperform GPUs in specialized tasks.
Company overview
Etched is a technology company based in Cupertino, California, specializing in the development of AI chips, specifically Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) designed for high-performance computing. The company's flagship product, Sohu, is an AI chip tailored for transformer model inference, positioning Etched as a competitor to major GPU manufacturers like Nvidia. Founded by Gavin Uberti, Robert Wachen, and Chris Zhu, Etched aims to leverage its innovative chip technology to capture a significant share of the AI hardware market. With a team size ranging from 11 to 50 employees, Etched is focused on advancing AI hardware solutions from its headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize extensive experience in CAD infrastructure, digital design methodology, and EDA tool development, highlighting leadership in managing complex, scalable RTL-to-GDSII flows and multiple successful tapeouts.
Focus on showcasing your ability to architect and lead teams building robust, distributed design flows and automation tooling, stressing familiarity with advanced nodes (4nm or below) and best practices in synthesis, P&R, and physical verification.
Apply through Etched's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize exposure; consider job boards specializing in semiconductor and AI hardware roles for additional opportunities.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Etched employees in the silicon, verification, and methodology teams; use ice breakers like commenting on recent Etched AI hardware breakthroughs or asking about their approach to scaling EDA tool flows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by integrating keywords such as 'RTL-to-GDSII flows,' 'EDA tool suites,' 'design for test (DFT),' 'automation frameworks,' and 'timing closure,' ensuring alignment with the job description's technical demands.
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