Director of Platform Architecture
Director of Platform Architecture
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Job Description
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in lowpower wireless connectivity building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cuttingedge technology into the worlds most highly integrated SoCs Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions support and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin Texas Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home industrial IoT and smart cities markets. Learn more at.
Director Platform Architecture
Location: Austin TX
Meet the Team
Silicon Labs is a global leader in secure intelligent wireless technology that powers a more connected world. Our Platform Architecture team plays a pivotal role in defining the next generation of scalable compute platforms for IoT edge applications. We transform business needs and market trends into forwardlooking product architectures that drive innovation and enable rapid deployment across a broad range of applications.
Responsibilities
As Director of Platform Architecture you will lead the definition and execution of architectural strategies for highperformance scalable SoCs tailored to IoT applications. Youll own endtoend architectural planning from initial platform definition to product requirement documentation and guide crossfunctional teams in bringing innovative solutions to market.
Architect the Future: Define and evolve scalable compute platforms enabling a broad portfolio of products optimized for performance power efficiency and die area.
AI/ML Edge Strategy: Spearhead architecture and integration of AI/ML capabilities at the edge delivering complete endtoend solutions for customers.
SoC & Compute Expertise:
Deep knowledge of core compute architecture (ARM cores AXI/AHB interconnects)
Proficiency in performance modeling from core to SoC level
Experience with virtualization isolation and systemlevel boot power clock debug and security flows
External memory interface and bandwidth considerations
Familiarity with PPA (Power Performance Area) tradeoffs power and die size estimation
Competitive Analysis: Lead siliconlevel teardowns and specification benchmarking to identify and quantify architectural differentiators. Translate insights into clear design guidance and gotomarket strategies.
Product Roadmapping: Define compute platform requirements and align scalable products to key application segments through close collaboration with system and business unit teams.
Product Requirement Ownership: Develop and maintain detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) converting highlevel needs into actionable specifications that guide R&D efforts.
CrossFunctional Leadership: Collaborate with Business Units Segment Managers and R&D architects/designers to ensure alignment across hardware software and systems teams.
Executive Communication: Present complex technical strategies and analyses to executive audiences. Clearly articulate competitive positioning product strengths and strategic advantages.
Skills You Will Need
Minimum qualifications:
Proven leadership in SoC/platform architecture from definition to production
Handson expertise in multiple functional domains of SoC development
Strong foundation in compute memory security power management and system integration
Ability to balance technical depth with strategic vision and business acumen
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to influence crossfunctional stakeholders
The following qualifications will be considered a plus:
Experience with full SoC development lifecycle (definition design validation and production)
Background in business case development and value proposition analysis
Prior experience managing portfolios of scalable products
Experience with emerging technologies in AI/ML wireless connectivity and edge computing
Benefits & Perks
You can look forward to the following benefits:
Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA) dental and vision plans
Highly competitive salary
401k plan with match and Roth plan option
Equity rewards (RSUs)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Life/AD&D and disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Adoption assistance
BackUp childcare
Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits Legal benefits Pet insurance)
Flexible PTO schedule
3 paid volunteer days per year
Charitable contribution match
Tuition reimbursement
Free downtown parking
Onsite gym
Monthly wellness offerings
Free snacks
Monthly company updates with our CEO
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
