MatX builds custom semiconductor chips and hardware architectures that accelerate training and inference for large language models. The company designs application-specific accelerators and…
MatX builds custom semiconductor chips and hardware architectures that accelerate training and inference for large language models. The company designs application-specific accelerators and…
Company: MatX — builds high-throughput AI accelerator chips for training and inference of large language models
Founded: 2022
Founders: Reiner Pope (CEO), Mike Gunter (CTO)
Employees: 83
Notable funding: Series A (~$80M, Nov 2024); Series B ($500M, Feb 24 2026); total reported $625M
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Hardware acceleration for large language model training and inference
Founded
2022
Industry
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
Funding Track Record
Seed- 2024-03-26
Seed round recorded in March 2024 (details not specified in evidence)
Series A- 2024-11-22
80000000
Reported Series A of approximately $80M
Series B- 2026-02-24
500000000
Reported $500M Series B with participation from institutional and angel investors
Investor Signal
“Mix of institutional and prominent angel backers including Jane Street, Spark Capital, Situational Awareness, Marvell, Nat Friedman, Daniel Gross, Triatomic Capital, Patrick Collison, John Collison and others”
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Architect
HybridMountain View, CA, US
Hybrid • Mountain View, CA, US
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What MatX Is Building
MatX designs hardware tailored for the world’s best AI models. Our hardware will make a given level of intelligence available 3-5 years sooner. We are developing vertically integrated full-stack solutions from silicon to systems including hardware and software to train and run the world’s largest models. MatX is seeking an Architect to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. The successful candidate for this role will be responsible for delivering performant silicon architecture at the full-chip or subsystem level.
What You'll Do Here
Develop, support, and own hardware architecture throughout the entire product lifecycle
Deeply understand customer use cases, workload performance, and ML systems research
Produce requirements and architecture specifications
Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and ML-research teams throughout all phases of the project
Drive performance improvements using pre- and post- silicon tooling
Contribute to verification and validation
Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty to drive solutions and deliver results
Who You Are
Relevant experience in chip or system architecture, silicon design, or related hardware development
Track record of delivering innovative features and techniques in chips and systems related to ML, compute, networking, storage, or related domains
Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Python, C/C++, Rust, Bluespec, or comparable languages for chip architecture and silicon design
Skilled at debugging complex architectural issues across design, validation, system engineering, software, and field support
This is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through Thursday
Compensation
The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.
0-5 years of experience - $120,000 - $200,000 + equity
5-10 years of experience - $120,000 -$300,000 + equity
10+ years experience - $120,000 - $400,000 + equity
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A Stake in our success
A cash/equity mix that fits your needs and option to do early exercise
Health & Wellness
Company subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; Pre-tax Health Savings Accounts with generous company contribution (even if you don’t)
Time To Recharge
4 weeks paid time off (accrued), 12 company holidays, and 3 weeks remote/flexible work per year
Support to Parents
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, regardless of your path to parenthood
Learning & Development
$1,500 yearly towards your professional development e.g. conferences, courses, and other learning opportunities
Team Connection
Team Lunches, quarterly off-sites, and regular town halls
Financial Wellbeing
401K and/or Roth IRA, with 5% company contribution, even if you don’t!
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax spend accounts for medical, dental/vision, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses
Commute On Us
For those commuting up to 1 hour, put your rideshare cost on our company card and reclaim the drive-time to get work done!
MatX Exras
$50 per month to use on the perks you care about most
Remote Perks
We work remotely Monday & Friday, supported by home-tech setup, and remote wifi expense reimbursement
