Senior Processor Architect

ABOUT ARAGO

The demand for more intelligence continues to accelerate in every industry, application, and device. Yet, general-purpose processors, cannot take us much farther. To unlock the next breakthroughs, Arago is developing a processor that harnesses the unique physical properties of light to address both memory and computational limitations.

We are a team of AI engineers and physicists who believe in great science and fast achievements. We’re looking for bold jack-of-all-trades who love to ship products quickly.

Our team is driven by these core values:

1. Do great things : We’re going after a 10x, not 10%. It requires intensity, craftsmanship and great science

2. We move as one : Our relationships are built on trust and mutual admiration. We feel empowered and fortunate to collaborate with one another.

3. Keep looking ahead : Lasting technologies and impactful ventures are not built overnight. We take it one step at a time, with velocity.

OVERALL MISSION

Drive the development and leadership of the performance model for the digital processor that complements our photonic processor, while collaborating closely with the software and analog teams.

DESIRED SKILL SET

• Proficient in mathematics and physics, with at least 5 years of experience in processor architecture or performance modeling.

• Skilled in C/C++ and Python programming.

• Strong understanding of software and hardware co-development; prior experience in developing compilers is a plus.

• Experienced in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks in parallel processors.

• Familiarity with AI workloads and systolic arrays is highly valued.

MISSIONS & RESPONSABILITIES

• Develop a model to evaluate PPA based on specific input features.

• Conduct a hardware feasibility study to assess performance, congestion, and power requirements.

• Assess and optimize full-chip floorplanning, including partitioning, I/O and SerDes layout, power distribution, and more.

• Define and optimize the memory hierarchy and bandwidth utilization for improved efficiency.

• Analyze AI applications and workloads to identify performance bottlenecks. Create and run benchmarks to validate performance metrics and comparisons.

• Collaborate with the Analog IC team to ensure smooth alignment with the optical processor's specificities.

• Work with the software team to design an instruction pipelining strategy and propose algorithm optimizations to improve ASIC performance.

REWARDS & PERKS

• Competitive cash compensation that reflects your expertise and experience.

• Stock options.

• Ownership of a key technical area.

• Being part of the very early days of one of the hottest AI startups (still in stealth mode).

• A fun, dynamic, and multicultural team in a collaborative work environment.

• Exciting growth opportunities.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. CV and technical project reviews.

2. 45-minute call with the CEO.

3. Take-home technical assignment.

4. 1-hour technical call with the CTO, CSO, CEO and potential other team members.