Posted 6 months ago
Senior NPU Architect
@ EnCharge AI
Remote in Canada
Overview
EnCharge AI is hiring a Senior NPU Architect for its Architecture Team to define and optimize the architecture of an in-memory computing AI accelerator for LLMs, diffusion models and CNNs. The role covers architecture and micro-architecture specs, C++ simulation modelling, verification strategy and performance analysis. The posting states a salary range of $180,000 to $240,000 USD ($175,000 to $245,000 CAD) per year.
Responsibilities:
- Define spec and micro-architecture of key AI accelerator modules
- Model architecture modules in C++ simulation framework
- Build verification strategy with the design verification team
- Analyze performance and efficiency for key AI workloads
- Track AI research to shape future architectures
Requirements summary:
- BS or MS in EE, CS or related field, 5-8 years experience
- PhD in related field with 2-4 years experience preferred
- Understanding of computer architecture and digital design
- Familiarity with AI/ML algorithms, frameworks and workloads
- Programming in C/C++ and Python
- Experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Computer science, Related field |
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EnCharge AI
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Where the future of AI compute is being defined and built, to unlock new levels of machine intelligence.
Full company description
EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced hardware and software systems for AI computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions, at a fraction of the cost. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software and will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible in power -, energy-, and space-constrained applications. EnCharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems.
- LinkedIn followers
- 19,885
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 91
- Reported office locations
- 4500 Great American Parkway, Suite 230, Santa Clara, California 95054, US
- Business categories
- Semiconductor
- Artificial Intelligence
- Software
- Embedded Software
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning
- AI Infrastructure
- Other recorded names
- EnCharge AI
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- Reported total investment
- 162,900,000
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EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced hardware and software systems for AI computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions, at a fraction of the cost. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software and will enable the immense potential of AI to be…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Embedded Software Products |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Santa Clara, California |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2022 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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EnCharge AI is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge-to-cloud computing. EnCharge’s robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today’s best-in-class solutions. The high-performance architecture is coupled with seamless software integration and will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible in power, energy, and space constrained applications. EnCharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems.
About the Role
EnCharge AI is seeking a Senior NPU Architect to join our Architecture Team. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of NPU and system architects, hardware engineers, and software teams to define and optimize key features in our AI accelerator with the cutting-edge in-memory computing technology. You will contribute to designing a holistic AI HW/SW solution that has the best performance and efficiency on the market for the latest AI/ML workloads, such as LLMs, diffusion models, CNNs, and more.
Responsibilities
- Define and develop the spec, architecture, and micro-architecture of key architecture modules (such as the in-memory compute unit, on-chip network, and memory orchestration units) based on the requirements of the workloads and software deployment flow
- Contribute to the modeling of aforementioned key architecture modules in our C++ simulation framework to ensure a functional implementation of the features
- Collaborate with the design verification team to deliver a strategy and infrastructure for the testing of the architecture features within said modules
- Work with the software team and other architects to analyze the performance and efficiency of the architecture modules for key workloads, identify performance bottlenecks, and guide architectural decisions
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and research in AI workloads, architectures, and applications to help define a path for the future generations of architectures
Qualifications
- BS or MS in EE, CS, or a related field with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
Preferred: Ph.D. in a related field with 2-4 years of relevant experience. - Understanding in computer architecture, digital design, and micro-architecture concepts
- Familiarity with AI/ML algorithms, frameworks, and workloads
- Programming experience in C/C++ and Python
- Experience with HDLs such as Verilog or System Verilog
The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $240,000 USD ($175,000 to $245,000 CAD) per year. Actual compensation offered will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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