CTO & Co-Founder | Stealth Deep-Tech (Next-Gen Silicon)
Volttex · Tel Aviv District, Israel
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- On site
- Full-time
- $250,000 / year
- Tel Aviv District, Israel
Job highlights
- Lead silicon architecture for HPC energy efficiency.
- Transition from theory to scalable ASIC design.
- Own technical roadmap and tape-out.
- Build and lead high-growth R&D teams.
- Founding role with significant equity.
About the role
The Mission
We are developing a disruptive silicon architecture designed to redefine energy efficiency in High-Performance Computing (HPC). Our core IP addresses the industry's biggest bottleneck: Power Consumption. We have a clear path to achieving a 10x improvement in efficiency compared to current market leaders, starting with specialized compute-intensive applications.
The Role
As Co-Founder & CTO, you will lead the transition from a proven theoretical framework to a scalable ASIC. You will own the technical roadmap, from micro-architecture design to successful tape-out.
We are looking for:
- Silicon Veteran: Extensive experience in ASIC/SoC design (7nm and below).
- Power Specialist: Proven track record in Low-Power architecture and Physical Design.
- Builder: Experience leading R&D teams in high-growth environments (ex-Apple/NVIDIA/Annapurna preferred).
- Visionary: Ready to move from Big Tech to a founding role with significant equity.
Why Join?
- Founding equity in a high-stakes, high-reward venture.
- The opportunity to build a "Green-Compute" legacy.
- Full autonomy to define the next generation of hardware.
Location
Israel (Stealth)
Key skills/competency
- CTO
- Co-Founder
- Deep-Tech
- Silicon Architecture
- ASIC Design
- SoC Design
- Low-Power Design
- Physical Design
- HPC
- R&D Team Leadership
Skills & topics
- CTO
- Co-Founder
- Deep Tech
- Silicon Architecture
- ASIC Design
- SoC Design
- Low-Power Design
- Physical Design
- HPC
- R&D Leadership
- Startup
- Venture Capital
- Hardware Engineering
- Israel
- Semiconductor
How to get hired
- Research Volttex culture: Understand their deep-tech focus and "Green-Compute" mission.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight ASIC/SoC design, low-power architecture, and team leadership.
- Prepare for technical depth: Be ready to discuss micro-architecture and physical design challenges.
- Emphasize visionary leadership: Showcase your ability to build and innovate from the ground up.
Technical preparation
Master ASIC/SoC design, 7nm and below.,Deep dive into low-power architecture.,Study physical design flows.,Prepare to lead R&D team strategy.
Behavioral questions
Describe your experience leading R&D teams.,How do you transition theory to scalable ASIC?,What is your vision for green computing?,How do you handle high-stakes startup challenges?
Frequently asked questions
- What is Volttex's core mission as a stealth deep-tech company?
- Volttex is developing a disruptive silicon architecture to significantly improve energy efficiency in High-Performance Computing (HPC). Their mission is to address the critical bottleneck of power consumption with a potential 10x improvement over market leaders.
- What is the primary responsibility of the CTO & Co-Founder at Volttex?
- The CTO & Co-Founder will lead the technical direction, transitioning their proven theoretical framework into a scalable ASIC. This includes owning the entire technical roadmap from micro-architecture design through to successful tape-out.
- What specific experience is Volttex seeking in candidates for the CTO role?
- Volttex is looking for a Silicon Veteran with extensive experience in ASIC/SoC design (7nm and below), a Power Specialist with a proven track record in Low-Power architecture and Physical Design, and a Builder experienced in leading R&D teams in high-growth environments.
- What does 'significant equity' mean for the CTO & Co-Founder position?
- The role offers founding equity, indicating a substantial ownership stake in the company. This reflects the high-stakes, high-reward nature of joining a startup at its inception, particularly in a deep-tech venture.
- How does Volttex plan to achieve a 10x improvement in energy efficiency?
- Volttex's proprietary silicon architecture is designed to directly tackle power consumption issues in HPC. The 10x improvement is targeted for specialized compute-intensive applications, leveraging their core IP.
- Is this role suitable for someone transitioning from a large tech company?
- Yes, the role is explicitly seeking individuals ready to move from Big Tech to a founding role. It appeals to visionaries who want to build a "Green-Compute" legacy and have full autonomy.
- What is the significance of 'Stealth Deep-Tech (Next-Gen Silicon)' in the job title?
- 'Stealth' means the company's specific product details or market strategy are not publicly disclosed yet. 'Deep-Tech' refers to a company focused on significant technological innovation, often with long development cycles and high R&D investment, in this case, next-generation silicon.
- What are the preferred prior employers for R&D team leadership at Volttex?
- Volttex prefers candidates who have experience leading R&D teams in high-growth environments, specifically mentioning experience from companies like Apple, NVIDIA, or Annapurna Labs.