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SoC Architect, Customer Engineering

San Jose, CaliforniaFull-time2026-04-28 → 2026-10-22

Core

Architect complex SoC and system-level solutions for embedded markets (Networking, Automotive, Robotics, etc.) while serving as a trusted technical advisor to customers.

Role type

Senior IC SoC Architect / Systems Engineer

Builds

Next-generation embedded platforms, reference designs, and PoCs for Tier-1 customers

Domain

Semiconductor, Embedded Systems, High-Performance Computing

Required skills

SoC architecture, x86 architecture, high-speed I/O protocols (PCIe, CXL, DDR), Linux systems programming, C/C++, system-level debugging, hardware platform development

Preferred skills

AI/Deep Learning, virtualization/hypervisors, signal/power integrity, DPDK/SPDK frameworks, customer-facing technical leadership

Technologies

x86, PCIe Gen 4/5/6, CXL, DDR4/DDR5, Linux, UEFI/Coreboot, Python, DPDK, SPDK

Responsibilities

Define system-level solutions for future products; lead technical engagements and gap analysis for customer wins; translate customer needs into technical requirements; perform system-level debug and root-cause analysis; build PoCs and reference designs; present at technical events

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing leadership