ASIC Architect
Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

ASIC strategy & architecture

Assess system components to determine which should be implemented as ASIC versus FPGA or GPU.
Define ASIC architecture in alignment with overall system requirements, including interfaces and memory hierarchy.
Evaluate trade-offs between different processing units (ASIC, FPGA, GPU, SoC) for performance, power, and scalability.Architectural planning

Define and own high-level system architecture, refining requirements into functional, logical, and physical architectures, interfaces, and constraints.
Lead partitioning decisions (analogue vs. digital domains, core compute, memory and I/O subsystems, chiplet selection, placement, and interconnect strategy).
Oversee internal and third-party IP for design blocks, chiplets, PDKs, and chip-to-chip / die-to-die interfaces.
Drive top-level floorplanning.
Direct functional simulations and co-simulation across multiple domains.Design & development

Oversee the ASIC design lifecycle: specification, RTL design, verification, and physical implementation.
Ensure compatibility with system-level interfaces and integration requirements.Fabrication & packaging

Manage relationships with semiconductor foundries and packaging vendors.
Coordinate fabrication, packaging, and testing processes to meet performance and reliability targets.Integration & validation

Lead integration of ASIC components into the broader computing platform.
Collaborate with software and hardware teams to validate functionality and optimise performance.Project management

Define milestones, budgets, and resource allocation for the ASIC workstream.
Report progress and risks to senior leadership.Required Qualifications

Technical expertise

Strong understanding of system architecture, memory requirements, and interface protocols.
Knowledge of ASIC design flow, including synthesis, place-and-route, and verification.
Familiarity with FPGA and GPU architectures and their respective advantages.Experience

Proven track record managing ASIC projects from concept to production, including fabrication and packaging.
Experience in heterogeneous computing systems and hardware-software co-design.Skills

Ability to assess trade-offs between ASIC, FPGA, and GPU implementations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration.Preferred Qualifications

Experience with probabilistic or unconventional computing architectures.
Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies (e.g., chiplets, 2.5D/3D integration).
Knowledge of low-power design techniques and high-speed interfaces