SoC/IP Architect
Core
Define and document SoC architecture including system topology, IP selection, and integration strategy for complex mixed-signal MCUs.
Role type
SoC/IP Architect
Builds
Complex mixed-signal MCUs with high-speed communication circuits and digital interfaces
Domain
Semiconductor / Mixed-signal SoC design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SoC architecture definition, IP selection and integration, RTL coding, simulation, synthesis, timing closure, verification, debugging, hardware-software partitioning, PPA optimization, security-aware architecture design, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with emerging technologies and methodologies for future product roadmaps
Technologies
RTL, simulation tools, synthesis tools, verification environments, bus structures, memory controllers, DSPs, accelerators, peripherals
Responsibilities
Define and document SoC architecture including system topology, IP selection, and integration strategy; Establish Performance, Power, and Area (PPA) targets and drive architectural decisions; Design and optimize interconnect architectures including bus structures; Perform hardware-software partitioning to optimize functionality across hardware accelerators and software implementations; Create architectural models and simulations to validate design decisions early in the development cycle; Work closely with RTL design, verification, physical design, and software teams to ensure architectural feasibility and successful implementation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
