Head of Physical Design
Etched
About this role
Etched is pioneering an AI inference system specifically designed for transformer models, offering significantly increased performance and reduced costs compared to traditional hardware. The company focuses on building specialized ASICs that enable innovative applications in real-time video generation and advanced reasoning agents. Backed by major investors, Etched aims to transform infrastructure for a rapidly growing industry.
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About Etched
www.etched.comEtched is at the forefront of advanced computing technology with its groundbreaking product, Sohu, the world's first transformer ASIC. By etching transformer architecture directly into silicon, Etched delivers server solutions that provide dramatically faster and more cost-effective AI model inference compared to traditional GPU-based systems. Their innovative technology is designed to optimize the performance of AI applications, enabling unprecedented processing capabilities for next-generation models. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI, Etched is poised to revolutionize the industry.
Recent company news
Yahoo FinanceAI Chip Startup Etched Raises $500 Million in New Funding Round
Jan 14, 2026
Jon Peddie ResearchWelcome to the club, Etched
1 month ago
MSNShe met her groom at Amazon, gets company logo etched on mehendi at her wedding
1 day ago
Tech Funding NewsHarvard dropouts’ Etched raises $500M at $5B valuation to challenge Nvidia
Jan 14, 2026
SiliconANGLEAI chip unicorns Etched.ai and Cerebras Systems get big funding boost to target Nvidia
Jan 13, 2026
About Etched
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$200k – $300k
per year