CareerPlan

Entry-Level - Compute Platforms & SoC/MCU Semiconductor Systems Researcher

Warren, Michigan, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Define, propose, and develop research projects for next-generation in-vehicle architectures, compute platforms, and communication systems (SoCs, MCUs, memory) for Software Defined Vehicles.

Role type

Entry-level semiconductor systems researcher (automotive)

Builds

Proof-of-concept prototypes and research outcomes for central compute, zonal ECUs, domain controllers, and automated driving platforms.

Domain

Automotive semiconductor systems and embedded compute

Deliverable

research

Required skills

SoC/MCU architecture, memory hierarchies, high-speed interfaces, automotive communication protocols, board bring-up/debug, low-level software (BSP, bootloaders, drivers)

Preferred skills

PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering

Technologies

Arm, RISC-V, PCIe, Ethernet, DDR/LPDDR, FPGAs, RTOS, JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers

Responsibilities

Lead semiconductor-focused research projects influencing architecture roadmaps; Design and implement proof-of-concept prototypes on R&D lab benches; Evaluate and benchmark SoCs/MCUs and memory technologies; Explore and prototype new compute/communication concepts using FPGAs; Contribute to ECU and board-level design concepts; Drive low-level software concepts for SDV architectures; Collaborate with engineering, purchasing, and suppliers; Move successful research outcomes into production programs; Publish and protect IP.

Seniority

Entry-level, research-focused