May 12, 2026 Melissa Kashouh

d-Matrix – AI Security Architect, Principal

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🔥 TALENT LIQUIDITY:
Extremely tight. The intersection of deep silicon architecture and AI-specific security threat modeling has a supply-to-demand ratio of 1:30.

📈 ALPHA SIGNAL:
Securing the hardware layer of AI is the ultimate career hedge. As AI becomes the backbone of enterprise, your expertise in silicon-level security becomes a non-negotiable asset, effectively bulletproofing your mortgage payments against market volatility.

EST. COMPENSATION
$260k – $340k Base + Significant Equity Package
SECTOR HEAT
88.0/100
CANDIDATE PROTOCOL: Focus your narrative on ‘Hardware-Root-of-Trust’ and ‘Side-Channel Attack Mitigation’ in AI accelerators. This is the specific moat they are paying for.

Official Role Description: d-Matrix

At d-Matrix, we are focused on unleashing the potential of generative AI to power the transformation of technology. We are at the forefront of software and hardware innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Our culture is one of respect and collaboration.We value humility and believe in direct communication. Our team is inclusive, and our differing perspectives allow for better solutions. We are seeking individuals passionate about tackling challenges and are driven by execution.  Ready to come find your playground? Together, we can help shape the endless possibilities of AI. Location: Hybrid (Santa Clara, CA) or Remote The role: AI Systems Architect, Principal d-Matrix is seeking an outstanding architect to help design scalable and secure high-performance AI accelerator systems that meet or exceed the needs of our datacenter customers. Taking a wholistic view of AI computing, we incorporate algorithmic innovation, HW-SW co-design, system reliability, and security principles from silicon to the upper levels of the stack to enable customers workloads to execute in a reliable and safe environment irrespective of the deployment scale.What you will do: As a member of the architecture team, you will contribute to hardware and software features that enhance the next generation of our inference and network acceleratorsThis role requires to keep up with the latest research in ML, architecture, and security domains, and collaborate with different partner teams including design, verification, and softwareYou will help assimilate customers’ system requirements to define the architecture of our computing systems, subsequently working with the engineering teams to incorporate them at the appropriate design levelsWhat you will bring: Minimum: MSEE with 15+ years of experience or PhD with 10+ years of applicable experience Solid grasp through academic or industry experience in multiple of the relevant areas – computer architecture, secure computing, distributed systems, datacenter reliability/manageability, ML fundamentals Programming fluency in C/C++ or Python, ability to learn new concepts and quickly prototype for experimentation, familiarity with RTL is a plus Innovation background with patents and publications in top-tier architecture, security, or machine learning venues is highly desired Self-motivated team player with strong sense of collaboration and initiative Equal Opportunity Employment Policyd-Matrix is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to do their best work. We hire the best talent for our teams, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status. Our focus is on hiring teammates with humble expertise, kindness, dedication and a willingness to embrace challenges and learn together every day.d-Matrix does not accept resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies. We appreciate the interest and effort of recruitment firms, but we kindly request that individual interested in opportunities with d-Matrix apply directly through our official channels. This approach allows us to streamline our hiring processes and maintain a consistent and fair evaluation of al applicants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Melissa Kashouh

Founder of Talent One I help enterprise leaders and investors forecast hiring surges, talent shortages, and market friction up to six weeks in advance using our patent-pending predictive intelligence platform. As the founder of Talent One AI (the intelligence layer of The Talent One), I built a system that turns lagging recruiting data into actionable foresight — helping companies reduce technical debt, protect employer brand, and hire ahead of the curve. Based in Providence, Rhode Island.
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