SOC Architect

Responsibilities

• Define the architecture and technical roadmap for custom SoCs targeted for edge applications.
• Drive system-level tradeoff analysis across compute, memory, interconnect, power, thermal, and cost constraints.
• Architect energy-efficient ML compute subsystems optimized for inference workloads and real-world deployment environments.
• Collaborate with internal hardware, software, systems, and product teams to align architecture with platform needs.
• Partner with external silicon vendors, IP providers, and manufacturing partners to execute development plans.
• Lead hardware/software co-design efforts to maximize performance per watt and end-to-end system efficiency.
• Guide implementation teams through microarchitecture, RTL development, validation, and bring-up phases.
• Operate effectively in agile development environments and help teams deliver against aggressive schedules and milestones.

Requirements

• Proven experience defining and delivering complex SoC or ASIC architectures from concept to production.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML accelerators, edge inference workloads, and energy-efficient compute design.
• Strong knowledge of SoC subsystems including CPU/GPU/NPU architectures, memory hierarchies, interconnects, and power management.
• Experience working with both internal engineering organizations and external strategic partners.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in fast-paced, execution-driven environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical direction across organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with edge AI devices, embedded systems, or consumer hardware platforms.
• Background in performance modeling, silicon cost optimization, and workload-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with advanced process nodes and modern semiconductor development flows.