May 12, 2026 Melissa Kashouh

d-Matrix – Digital Design Engineer, Micro-Architect, Principal

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🔥 TALENT LIQUIDITY:
Extremely tight. The intersection of custom ISA design and AI-specific hardware execution is a niche with less than 500 qualified practitioners globally.

📈 ALPHA SIGNAL:
This role puts you in the ‘Silicon-AI’ inner circle. Securing this position provides equity in a high-growth hardware startup, effectively insulating your mortgage from the volatility of general software engineering markets.

EST. COMPENSATION
$240k – $310k Base + Significant Equity Package
SECTOR HEAT
88.0/100
CANDIDATE PROTOCOL: Focus your interview on the trade-offs between area, power, and performance in your previous SIMD designs. Demonstrate how you bridge the gap between RTL and C-Kernel efficiency.

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, working onsite at our Santa Clara, CA headquarters 3 days per week.The role: Digital Design Engineer, Micro-Architect, PrincipalWhat you will do:As part of this team, you will be responsible for the micro-architecture and design of the AI sub-system modules including SIMD, Hardware Execution Engines. You will also be responsible for definition and implementation of Custom ISA. Work with System Architects to develop efficient C-Kernel utilizing the Custom ISA. You will own design, document, execute and deliver fully verified, high performance, area, and power efficient RTL to achieve the design targets and specifications. You will also design of micro-architecture and RTL, synthesis, logic and timing verification using leading edge CAD tools and semiconductor process technologies. You will design and implement logic functions that enable efficient test and debug and participate in silicon bring-up and validation for blocks owned. RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the micro-architecture and design of the AI Compute sub-system modules including Hardware Execution Engines.Own design, document, execute and deliver fully verified, high performance, area, and power efficient RTL to achieve the design targets and specificationsDesign of micro-architecture and RTL, synthesis, logic and timing verification using leading edge CAD tools and semiconductor process technologiesDesign and Implement logic functions that enable efficient test and debugParticipate in silicon bring-up and validation for blocks ownedREQUIREMENTS:Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science with 12 + years of meaningful work experienceExperience in micro-architecture and RTL development (Verilog/System Verilog), focused on Processor and sub-system design, Digital Signal Processing blocks.Exposure to Computer Architecture & Arithmetic is required. Experience with Floating point and Integer Arithmetic and Numerics is a plus. Exposure to Interconnect and Bus Interfaces is required.Good understanding of ASIC design flow including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis and timing analysisStrong interpersonal skills and an excellent teammate#LI-BP1Equal 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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