Full-Time

ASIC Design Engineer

Posted on 9/3/2024

SambaNova Systems

SambaNova Systems

201-500 employees

Enterprise-grade AI platform for data insights

AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$120k - $160kAnnually

Entry, Junior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Verilog
Data Structures & Algorithms
VHDL
Requirements
  • BS in EECS (or related discipline) with computer architecture or ASIC design focus. MS/PhD preferred.
  • Solid understanding of all or several of the following domains: Computer architecture, deep learning, microarchitecture/logic design, linear algebra.
  • Curriculum covers all or several of the following subjects: Computer architecture, machine learning algorithms, VLSI, Digital Design, SoC.
  • Proficient with HDL languages such as SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL/Chisel.
  • Strong collaborator as we believe in no boundaries and collaboration across the entire organization with access to all levels and departments.
Responsibilities
  • Define block-level architecture / microarchitecture
  • Work with architects and software teams to develop new features and improve application performance
  • Code, debug, integrate, and support RTL design throughout chip lifecycle
  • Work with design verification team to converge design functionality and performance
  • Work with the physical design team to converge frequency, area, and power.

SambaNova Systems provides a full-stack AI platform that helps businesses analyze and gain insights from their data. The platform combines both hardware and software solutions, allowing clients to deploy advanced AI models like GPT and Llama efficiently. This enables organizations in various sectors, including healthcare, finance, and technology, to extract valuable information from large datasets. What sets SambaNova apart from its competitors is its focus on accelerating AI implementation, which helps clients achieve a competitive advantage in their industries. The company's goal is to drive AI innovation globally, as demonstrated by its involvement in significant projects like Saudi Arabia's NEOM smart city initiative.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Gradio simplifies AI model deployment, reducing time-to-market for developers.
  • Partnership with Canvass AI opens new markets in South Asia and EMEA.
  • Launch of 'world's fastest AI inference' service attracts clients needing real-time processing.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI giants like OpenAI could impact SambaNova's market share.
  • Dependency on partnerships like Zilliz and Canvass AI may pose risks if results falter.
  • Focus on high-speed AI models may limit flexibility to pivot to other technologies.

What makes SambaNova Systems unique

  • SambaNova offers a full-stack AI platform combining hardware and software solutions.
  • The company provides high-speed AI inference, claiming the fastest speeds globally.
  • SambaNova's integration with Hugging Face offers a competitive edge against OpenAI.

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Benefits

Flexible PTO in US

Parental Leave

Benefits (medical, dental and vision)

Flexible Spending Accounts

401k/Pensions

Gym Access

Flexible Working Hours

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