SOC Architect

MatX

$120K — $500K+*
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of industry experience in complex SoC architectures
  • Strong understanding of memory systems and interconnect fabrics
  • Ability to translate functional requirements into PPA specifications
  • Proven architectural judgment for trade-off decision-making
  • Excellent technical writing and communication skills
  • Experience with cross-functional collaboration involving hardware and software teams
  • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages including Verilog, C/C++, and Python

Responsibilities

  • Lead SoC architecture design based on product requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Define SoC components like memory, interconnects, and IP requirements
  • Establish system flows for powering up, booting, and system recovery processes
  • Manage PPA (Power, Performance, Area) feasibility and trade-offs with teams
  • Create and maintain thorough architectural documentation throughout product development

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of accrued PTO plus 12 company holidays and up to 3 weeks of remote work
  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Retirement savings options with up to 5% company contribution and additional life and disability insurance
  • $1500 annual professional development budget
  • Onsite team meals provided from Monday to Friday
  • 100% reimbursement for daily commuting expenses via Uber or train
  • Monthly stipends for personal perks and cell/internet expenses
  • Comprehensive mental health benefits
  • Generous parental leave and flexible return-to-work options
  • Access to substantial resources for AI productivity support
Full Job Description
What You'll Do Here
  • Lead SoC architecture by translating Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into SoC-level architectures in collaboration with subsystem architects and cross-functional teams
  • Define SoC architecture including memory, systems, interconnects, clocking, power, IP requirements, and system integration
  • Define system flows for power-up, boot, and recovery
  • Own PPA feasibility and drive power, performance, and area trade-offs with implementation teams
  • Own architectural specifications and documentation from definition through productization

Who You Are
  • Industry experience in complex SoC architectures
  • Knowledge of memory systems and interconnect fabrics, including industry standards
  • Ability to define functional and PPA requirements from use cases
  • Sound architectural judgment in driving trade-off decisions
  • Excellent technical communication, documentation, and organizational skills
  • Experience collaborating across hardware, software, and third-party IP teams
  • Programming/scripting skills (verilog, bash, C/C++, python etc)
  • This is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through Thursday

Compensation

The US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.
  • Early Career - $120,000 - $275,000 + equity
  • Mid Career - $175,000 - $450,000 + equity
  • Senior Career - $275,000 - $600,000 + equity

What We Offer
  • Time off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote work
  • Health: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively.
  • Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.
  • Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)
  • Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty's or via our reimbursement system
  • Commute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.
  • MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value most
  • Cell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifi
  • Mental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.
  • Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.
  • AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivity

All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.

This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.

MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.

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