Role OverviewWe are seeking a
SoC Architect to define and drive the architecture of next-generation infrastructure. This role involves end-to-end ownership of system and SoC architecture, from
concept to silicon, with a strong emphasis on
scalability, performance, interconnects, and system-level optimization.
Key Responsibilities - Define system architecture for complex SoCs, including IO, compute, interconnect and subsystems
- Drive architecture for scalable and modular designs, including chiplet-based systems (UCIe)
- Architect high-performance data movement across IO interfaces ( PCIe / UCIe / CXL / UALink / ESUN )
- Collaborate with design and DV teams to ensure architectural feasibility and efficient implementation
- Develop performance models and simulations to validate architecture choices
- Drive trade-offs across: Performance, Power, Area and Cost
- Work closely with customers and software teams to align architecture with real-world workloads
- Influence long-term roadmap and technology direction
- Define system-level verification and validation strategies
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 18+ years of experience in SoC or system architecture
- Proven track record of architecting complex SoCs for AI, HPC, or Networking
- System-level design and trade-offs
- High-speed IO protocols (UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet)
- Data movement and interconnect design
- Experience with performance modeling and architectural simulation
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications- Knowledge of coherency protocols (CXL, CHI.)
- Experience with power/performance optimization at system level
- Exposure to software-hardware co-design
- Experience with memory architectures (DDR, HBM, cache hierarchies)
- Familiarity with chiplet architectures and advanced packaging (2.5D/3D)
Key Attributes - Strong system-level thinking and architectural vision
- Ability to balance innovation with practical execution
- High ownership and accountability
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Success Metrics - Scalable and efficient SoC architectures across multiple generations
- Achievement of performance, power, and cost targets
- Strong alignment between architecture and silicon outcomes
- Reduced architectural rework through early validation
READY TO JOIN?The pay range for this role is:
175,000 - 350,000 USD per year (San Jose (HQ))
