Senior AI/ML Performance Architect

Job overview

The Senior AI/ML Performance Architect role is onsite at the Milpitas office in Milpitas, CA. The posted salary range is $103,800–$176,400 per year. SanDisk develops flash and advanced memory technologies and products. The architect develops SystemC/TLM-based performance models for next-generation High Bandwidth Flash AI storage solutions. By analyzing AI workloads and system behavior before silicon implementation, the role helps architects evaluate design choices and identify performance bottlenecks.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain SystemC/TLM 2.0 performance models for HBF ASICs and AI storage solutions
• model ASIC subsystems and their interactions with accelerators
• build configurable infrastructure for architectural exploration and parameter sweeps
• characterize AI and LLM workloads
• analyze end-to-end accelerator-to-storage performance
• partner with ASIC architects on microarchitecture and specifications
• develop performance metrics, traces, visualization, and regression methods
• correlate model behavior with RTL, emulation, FPGA prototypes, and silicon measurements where available.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior ai/ml performance architect

ai/ml

systemc

tlm 2.0

c++

performance modeling

hbf asic

ai storage

llm workloads

onsite

milpitas ca

sandisk

$103,800-$176,400/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Short-Term Incentive Plan
• possible Long-Term Incentive participation for eligible roles
• paid vacation and sick leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k).

Why this role

Focuses on High Bandwidth Flash AI storage, SystemC/TLM modeling, AI/ML workloads, and pre-silicon architectural exploration.

About the employer

SanDisk is hiring for this role. Industry: Electronic Computer Manufacturing. Sector: 33.