MCU Architect, Custom Silicon
Core
Define and drive the architecture of next-generation microcontroller-based silicon solutions, including real-time embedded SoCs and application-specific MCU platforms for industrial, automotive, and infrastructure applications.
Role type
Senior IC MCU Architect (Custom Silicon)
Builds
Scalable, power-efficient, and reliable MCU products
Domain
Semiconductor / Embedded Systems / Custom Silicon
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
MCU architecture, embedded SoC design, processor subsystems, memory hierarchy, AMBA interconnects, DMA, interrupt architecture, clock/reset/power architecture, low-power design, hardware-software partitioning, functional safety (ISO 26262/IEC 61508), security architecture, system-level thinking
Preferred skills
ARM Cortex-M or RISC-V expertise, analog/mixed-signal peripheral integration, platform strategy, third-party IP evaluation
Technologies
AXI, AHB, APB, SPI, I2C, UART, USB, Ethernet, CAN
Responsibilities
Define architecture and technical specifications from concept to tape-out; Lead trade-off analysis across performance, power, area, cost, safety, and security; Drive definition of compute subsystems, memory, DMA, interrupts, and peripherals; Define clock, reset, and power architecture including low-power modes; Collaborate on hardware-software partitioning and bring-up strategy; Guide integration of CPU cores, memories, interconnects, and security IP; Support validation, emulation, silicon bring-up, and debug; Present technical concepts and risk assessments to stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
