SoC Architect

Summary: The SOC Architect designs a complete and complex framework system or product. Defines processes for technical platforms system specifications input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses. Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems. Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Definition:Lead the definition and evolution of WIFI SoC architectures aligned with product strategy market trends and industry standards.
• Microarchitecture & Compute:Design scalable and efficient multi-core compute architectures optimizing for TCMs SRAM hierarchy DMA interconnect bandwidth.
• Security Architecture:Define and integrate secure boot rootoftrust isolation and cryptographic acceleration. Ensure architectures support functional safety and lifecycle requirements.
• SoC Integration:Collaborate with hardware firmware and IP teams to ensure seamless integration of processing memory power management peripherals and interconnect subsystems. Good understanding of Analog IPs (ADC DAC PLL SERDES etc.) will be required.
• Performance & Power Optimization:Lead architectural strategies to optimize performance per watt. Balance frequency voltage memory and power states to meet RT and MCX power envelopes. Support early performance and power estimation to reduce program risk.
• Technical Leadership & Documentation:Develop architecture specifications best practices and technical documentation to guide development teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field with 12 years of Industry experience.
• Proven experience in SoC architecture microarchitecture RTL design and/or physical design.
• Strong understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architectures including CPU cores interconnects memory management bus protocols and peripheral integration.
• Experience in low-power design and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Ethernet USB SPI and I3C protocols.
• Strong collaboration skills across silicon hardware and software teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ARM CortexM architectures
• Background in power and performance modeling HW/SW co-design and debugging
• Knowledge of functional safety and security standards
• Familiarity with WiFi integration networking protocols and secure wireless communication

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