Principal SoC Architect

Duties and Responsibilities :

Processing, interpreting and discussing high level digital IC requirements
Make pro-active proposals on suited micro-architecture and hardware specifications to fulling digital IC requirements
Evaluate the performance of IPs such as CPUs, GPUs, DSPs, memories, accelerators, custom IPs, and how these can be combined to meet customer requirements
Help model, analyze , debug and address performance limitation; work out advanced solutions that fit within set chip area and power consumption budgets
Make pro-active proposals on IC technology choices to achieve set performance requirements
Work together with analog IC system architects and software team to bring a total mixed-system SOC solution
Directly communicate with customers at a technical level to propose our solutions
Support our sales team from a technical point of view by building excellent digital architectural solutions
Support our delivery team by introducing new digital micro-architecture solutions to them; provide support to System Verilog implementation, RTL verification, design verification, physical design and design-for-test/validation
Attend meetings and update others on ideas, options, issues or concerns, when there is a risk that could prevent meeting customer demands
Support and promote a culture where a high quality of work is the norm

Skills and Competencies:

Fluent (written and spoken) in English. Language ability is critical when interfacing with customers and internal stakeholders.
Expert digital system architect for advanced SOCs, at least 12+ years of experience
Verilog and System Verilog development experience
Experience with CPU and DSP micro-architectures
Good understanding of mixed-signal aspects of system architecture work for advanced SOCs
Proficient in using and understanding the key EDA tools for IC development
Broad knowledge of IC technologies, IC manufacturing, IC assembly and IC test is required
Familiarity with automotive safety (ASIL) standards
Ability to multitask and proactively identify and solve issues
Very good technical communication & negotiation skills
Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with internal stakeholders and customers based on a strong technical background
Experience in making decisions required to deliver expected services with quality and on time
Excellent communication, teamwork, solution orientation, and collaboration skills

Education Level (Degree, Area of Study) Minimum Requirement:

8 years degree in IC development
12+ years of experience in digital IC design and digital IC system architectural work

Principal SoC Architect