Packet Processor Architect

Piper Companies is seeking a Packet Processor Architect to join a fast-growing innovator in AI infrastructure, for an onsite permanent position in Saratoga, CA . The Packet Processor Architect will design and lead the development of high-performance packet processing hardware that powers fast, intelligent data movement across complex network systems.

Responsibilities of the Packet Processor Architect include :

• Architect scalable packet processing pipelines including classification, switching, routing, tunneling protocols (e.g., VxLAN, GRE), and congestion control features for high-performance networking ASICs
• Translate high-level requirements and use cases into detailed architectural and functional specifications while collaborating across hardware, firmware, and software teams
• Lead design validation and modeling of packet flow behavior across L2–L4, optimizing for throughput, latency, area, and power efficiency
• Drive IP integration and architectural decisions, including lookup optimizations, memory architecture, resource allocation, and support for programmable datapaths
• Support full development lifecycle, from design reviews to post-silicon tuning, performance debugging, and protocol compliance validation

Qualifications for the Packet Processor Architect include :

Compensation for the Packet Processor Architect :

This job opens for applications on 7 / 2 / . Applications for this job will be accepted for at least days from the posting date.

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