About Etched

Etched aims to build the hardware for superintelligence. As we hit the limits of speed, cost, and scale on GPUs, specialized chips are inevitable and we aim to be on the forefront of this movement. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep chain-of-thought reasoning.

About the Role

As the first hire on our finance team you will be a key financial architect behind our most critical initiatives. From deciding pricing, SKUs, and unit economics to accounting, financing strategies, cash flow and supply chain management, we are looking for a driven and talented FP&A partner to execute on our day-to-day financial operations.

You will work closely with the executive team to build and implement the financial infrastructure that allows Etched to scale. This is a high-trust role that will require end-to-end ownership over key strategic projects. A successful candidate will be the type of individual that is constantly looking to improve existing processes and automate tasks to free themselves up to work on higher leverage projects. This role reports directly to our Head of Strategic Finance.

Representative projects

• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L, Cash Flow, and HC models 
• Establish an accounting, invoice, and spend management system
• Analyze and recommend pricing strategies and payment plans in partnership with the GTM team
• Analyze unit economics and identify opportunities for improvement in supplier selection
• Model financing options including line-of-credit usage with suppliers and trade finance solutions for customers
• Build and optimize our working capital position to maximize our growth prospects
• Prepare our quarterly board packets and investor materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or advanced certification is a plus.
• 3-5+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles, preferably within a startup or high-growth environment. Banking, Private Equity, and Consulting experience is also welcomed.
• Advanced financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets; experience with financial planning software and data visualization tools like Power BI and Tableau
• Strong quantitative skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, proactive, adaptable, and aligned with our mission-driven, high-energy team environment. This role will be a high impact role and requires an individual who can operate independently and is excited by the opportunity to help push the company forward

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.

Strong candidates may also have experience with:

• Prior exposure to supply chain finance, equipment financing, or vendor financing.
• Deep understanding of AI, hardware, and/or semiconductors
• Deep understanding of the AI research field and broader market
• Deep understanding of the unit economics of GPU and hyperscale clouds

About Etched

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep chain-of-thought reasoning.

Head of Legal:

Etched is seeking a Head of Legal to lead all legal operations as we develop next-generation AI hardware. You will own our commercial agreements, structure legal processes, and serve as a key strategic partner to the executive team. As Etched's founding legal leader, you will build and scale our legal function, developing both the immediate infrastructure and long-term strategic vision

Representative Projects: 

• Advise on a broad range of legal matters including commercial agreements, corporate governance, intellectual property, and employment law
• Design and negotiate complex commercial contracts including supplier agreements, customer deals, and IP licensing
• Work closely with the finance, sales, and operations teams to structure deals, transactions, and relationships with customers and vendors
• Build efficient legal processes and systems to support rapid company growth
• Support employment matters including visa sponsorship, compensation, and general employment law compliance
• Lead equity compensation programs and support corporate governance matters
• Collaborate with external counsel on specialized technical matters
• Structure compliance frameworks across the organization
• Provide strategic counsel to executive team on matters such as risk management and legal strategy

You maybe a good fit if you have

• 5-10 years of legal experience, combining big law and in-house technology experience
• Deep expertise in commercial negotiations and contract drafting
• Track record of independently managing complex legal operations and taking ownership over key projects and initiatives
• Strong business judgment and ability to make independent decisions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction (California bar preferred)

Strong candidates may also have experience with:

• Detailed understanding of key contractual concepts and risk areas in AI hardware, including but not limited to limitation of liability, indemnification, semiconductor IP rights, manufacturing agreements, hardware warranties, performance specifications, supply chain requirements, commercial licensing, test/validation frameworks, and revenue recognition
• Working directly with engineering teams on technical contracts
• Deep understanding of AI, hardware, and/or semiconductors
• Deep understanding of the AI research field and broader market

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.

How we’re different:

Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.

We are a fully in-person team in Cupertino, and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with 100% of premium covered, 90% for dependents
• Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Relocation support for those moving to Cupertino

About Etched:

Etched is building AI chips that are hard-coded for individual model architectures. Our first product (Sohu) only supports transformers, but has an order of magnitude more throughput and lower latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep chain-of-thought reasoning.

Position Overview:

The Core Operations team is our SEAL Team 6, tackling the most critical challenges across the organization and working directly with the COO.

This role requires strong business acumen, analytical skills, effective people management, and full ownership of high-priority initiatives. While your focus will shift over time, you will be working on the most important problems of today. It will be fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and offer significant opportunities to take on greater responsibilities while helping shape our company’s growth and direction.

Success in this role depends on personal accountability, ambition, and a results-driven mindset. This role requires availability outside of normal working hours, and the ideal candidate is excited about that requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Mission-Critical Initiatives: Design, prioritize, and drive the execution of high-priority, high-scope projects, ensuring measurable outcomes that align with the company’s objectives.
• Facilitate Leadership Decision-Making: Provide strategic insights and actionable recommendations to the leadership team through rigorous data analysis, identifying process gaps, optimizing workflows, and driving performance improvements across the business.
• Own Stakeholder Communication: Develop and deliver high-impact materials for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and transparency across all levels. Foster a shared internal understanding of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between the executive team and departments across the organization, aligning teams on strategic initiatives, tracking progress, and ensuring timely, high-quality execution of key projects. Identify opportunities to elevate team capabilities and implement tools that increase productivity and scalability across the organization.
• Establish Operational Metrics: Work with leadership to set and track key performance indicators (KPIs), monitoring organizational performance and diagnosing opportunities for optimization to drive operational excellence and business impact.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Several years of experience in high-ownership, high-pressure roles within finance, consulting, or startup environments.
• Steering Expertise: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent high-impact projects from inception to completion. Skilled in driving cross-functional alignment, ensuring accountability, and delivering results.
• Leadership & Communication: Ability to represent leadership, confidently make critical decisions on their behalf, and communicate information at the level of leadership.
• Adaptability & Time Management: Comfortable with ambiguity and working within a rapidly changing environment with ever shifting priorities.
• Strategic & Data-Driven: Expertise in designing and developing reports to elucidate metrics that measure success and drive decisions.
• Presentation & Analytical Skills: Ability to quickly synthesize information, create compelling presentations, and parse complex data with custom spreadsheets.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Technical Background: Proven experience or formal education in computer science, electrical engineering, artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of the AI ecosystem, including emerging trends, cutting-edge technologies, and industry innovations.
• Startup Acumen: Strong understanding of startup stock, cap table, finance, and legal mechanics.

How we’re different:

Etched believes in the Bitter Lesson. We think most of the progress in the AI field has come from using more FLOPs to train and run models, and the best way to get more FLOPs is to build model-specific hardware. Larger and larger training runs encourage companies to consolidate around fewer model architectures, which creates a market for single-model ASICs.

We are a fully in-person team in Cupertino, and greatly value engineering skills. We do not have boundaries between engineering and research, and we expect all of our technical staff to contribute to both as needed.

Benefits:

• Full medical, dental, and vision packages, with 100% of premium covered, 90% for dependents
• Housing subsidy of $2,000/month for those living within walking distance of the office
• Daily lunch and dinner in our office
• Relocation support for those moving to Cupertino