Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. They are seeking a Senior NPU Architect to collaborate with a team to define and optimize key features in their AI accelerator, focusing on performance and efficiency for AI/ML workloads.
Responsibilities
- Define and develop the spec, architecture, and micro-architecture of key architecture modules (such as the in-memory compute unit, on-chip network, and memory orchestration units) based on the requirements of the workloads and software deployment flow
- Contribute to the modeling of aforementioned key architecture modules in our C++ simulation framework to ensure a functional implementation of the features
- Collaborate with the design verification team to deliver a strategy and infrastructure for the testing of the architecture features within said modules
- Work with the software team and other architects to analyze the performance and efficiency of the architecture modules for key workloads, identify performance bottlenecks, and guide architectural decisions
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and research in AI workloads, architectures, and applications to help define a path for the future generations of architectures
Skills
- BS or MS in EE, CS, or a related field with 5-8 years of relevant experience
- Understanding in computer architecture, digital design, and micro-architecture concepts
- Familiarity with AI/ML algorithms, frameworks, and workloads
- Programming experience in C/C++ and Python
- Experience with HDLs such as Verilog or System Verilog
- Ph.D. in a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience
Company Overview
EnCharge AI designs analog in-memory-computing AI chips and develops AI systems for AI computing. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://enchargeai.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
EnCharge AI has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.