We are looking for a Power Architect to drive power architecture and cross-stack power tradeoffs for our next-generation products.
MatX is vertically integrated, which means important power decisions can happen anywhere: architecture, RTL, physical design, platform. This role connects those layers. You will work with domain owners as true technical counterparts, understand their constraints, and help MatX make better power decisions as the design moves from idea through deployment. You're not expected to own every implementation domain, but you are expected to understand enough across the stack to surface tradeoffs, build shared models, and drive aligned decisions.
What you'll do- Own MatX's shared power architecture framework for server-class AI accelerators.
- Define power budgets, models, targets, and tradeoff methods.
- Build and correlate estimation frameworks that connect architecture intent to implementation reality.
- Partner with architecture, RTL, DV, PD, and platform teams.
- Surface and track cross-functional power tradeoffs across the product lifecycle.
- Drive decisions across power, performance, area, timing, voltage, thermal, reliability, schedule, and deployability.
- Translate power assumptions and data into actionable guidance for implementation teams.
- Help define power-control features, throttling, and telemetry.
Who you are:- Deep experience in power architecture, power modeling, power methodology, or power-performance analysis for complex chips.
- Ability to reason across architecture, RTL, PD, firmware, platform, and thermal constraints and tradeoffs.
- Experience building early models to influence direction and later models for correlation.
- Strong analytical skills for modeling, automation, and data analysis.
- Clear judgment in ambiguous cross-functional decisions.
- Credibility with senior technical counterparts across multiple disciplines.
- Ability to communicate tradeoffs and drive alignment.
Bonus Points if you have:- Experience with AI accelerators, GPUs, datacenter CPUs, networking silicon, or other server-class chips.
- Experience with ML workloads and perf/Watt analysis.
- Experience correlating architectural models to RTL, PD, silicon, or platform measurements.
CompensationThe 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- Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work
- Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively.
- Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.
- Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)
- Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty's or via our reimbursement system
- Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.
- MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most
- Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi
- Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.
- Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.
- AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivity
