About the job
About Etched
Etched is pioneering the development of the world’s first AI inference system specifically designed for transformers, achieving over 10 times the performance and significantly reduced cost and latency compared to a B200. Our ASICs enable the creation of products that are unattainable with traditional GPUs, such as real-time video generation models and highly sophisticated deep reasoning agents. Supported by substantial investments from leading venture capitalists and a team of top-tier engineers, Etched is transforming the foundational infrastructure of one of the fastest-growing industries globally.
Job Summary
As an RTL Design Engineer at Etched, you will play a vital role in validating the performance and efficiency of our AI chips. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing design verification strategies for both current and forthcoming ASIC designs. Collaborating with cutting-edge machine learning architectures, you will thrive in our dynamic environment, gaining rapid expertise in advanced technologies while contributing significantly to Etched’s success.
Representative Projects
Design and implement a block to efficiently handle floating point mathematical operators.
Collaborate with the microarchitecture team to ensure compliance with timing and area specifications.
You May Be a Good Fit If You
Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in RTL development.
Have a solid background in high-speed digital logic.
Are proficient in standard RTL design and synthesis tools.
Have familiarity with verification processes and writing test benches.
Are eager to learn about transformers and the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
Are ready to start immediately.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
Experience with PCIe, Ethernet, or HBM technologies.
Understanding of transformer models and machine learning concepts.
Knowledge of numerical representations and functions.
Ability to program in Python or another scripting language.

