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ASIC Packet Process Architect

ASIC Packet Process Architect

Piper CompaniesSaratoga, CA, US
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Overview

Piper Companies is looking for a highly experienced and hands-on ASIC Packet Process Architect to join a cutting edge startup onsite in Saratoga, CA. The ideal ASIC Packet Process Architect possesses deep technical expertise in ASIC-based switching and routing platforms and will play a key role in architecting and evolving next-generation packet processing engines.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design packet processing engines for high-performance networking systems.
  • Collaborate with ASIC and system design teams to define and implement switching, routing, and forwarding architectures.
  • Lead discussions on table management, lookup engines, parsing and packaging logic, and protocol capabilities.
  • Drive architectural decisions for support of advanced network protocols such as VXLAN, BGP, IPv6 Segment Routing, and others.
  • Participate in deep-dive technical reviews with cross-functional teams and the CTO.
  • Maintain a 100% hands-on role in architecture, design validation, and performance optimization.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior architects and engineers.

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in networking architecture, with a focus on packet processing.
  • Proven experience working with ASIC-based switching and routing platforms.
  • Deep understanding of forwarding architectures, lookup tables, parsing engines, and network protocol processing.
  • Hands-on experience with VXLAN, BGP, IPv6 Segment Routing, and other modern networking protocols.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with CTO and senior leadership.
  • Masters in Electrical Engineering preferred.
  • Compensation / Benefits

  • Salary Range : $280,000 – $300,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave (if required by law), and Holidays.
  • This job opens for applications on September 25, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

    Keywords : Packet process, packet process architect, networking architect, ASIC architect, packet processing, network systems architecture, switching, routing, networking, ASIC routing, ASIC switching, lookup tables, parsing engines, BGP, VXLAN, IPv6, table management

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