Director of ASIC Design at Rippling Recruiting, Austin, TX

Director of ASIC Design at Rippling Recruiting in Austin, TX. $200,000 to $350,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

We are looking for a Director of ASIC Design to drive the design, development, verification, and execution of high-performance AI inference chips. This role requires deep technical expertise in ASIC architecture and low-power design methodologies, along with a strong understanding of AI/ML workloads. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of leading ASIC teams from concept through production in a startup or fast-paced environment, and will play a central role in shaping the technical direction and execution of Positron's silicon roadmap.
This is a remote position; however, candidates must be based in the Austin, Texas metropolitan area. This location requirement allows for occasional in-person collaboration, meetings, or team events as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture

Execution & Delivery

Cross-Functional Partnership & Vendor Management

Team Building

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Leveling & Scope
While this role is currently posted at a specific level, we are a growth-oriented organization and are open to hiring at a more senior level for the right candidate. Please note that this job description serves as a focused but generalized overview of the role; specific responsibilities and impact expectations will be tailored to the experience and seniority of the final hire.
Why Join Us?

Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $200,000 – $350,000.

Please note that the figures provided represent the base salary range only and do not include other elements of our total compensation package, equity, or comprehensive benefits.

At Positron AI, we value the unique expertise each candidate brings. While the range above reflects our typical expectation for the position, we reserve the flexibility to exceed this range for candidates whose specialized skills, significant experience, or unique qualifications fall outside the standard scope of the role. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, and individual impact.
Benefits & Perks
We want you to do your best work and feel confident that you and your family are taken care of. That means comprehensive coverage, real time to rest, and support for your future.
Health and wellness

Time off and flexibility

Compensation and future

Visa Support
This position is open to candidates currently authorized to work in the U.S. We cannot provide new visa sponsorship for this role but are open to facilitating H-1B visa transfers for eligible candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer. If you're excited about the role but don't meet every bullet, we'd still love to hear from you.

About Positron AI
Positron AI is building next-generation AI inference accelerators designed from the ground up for low-latency, high-throughput large language model inference. Our first-generation ASIC, Asimov, is a cutting-edge accelerator targeting frontier AI workloads, with additional generations already underway.