CareerPlan

Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect

San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$210k–$299k2026-07-15 → 2026-11-14
Based in United States

Core

End-to-end architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, and technical leadership of scalable Network on Chip (NoC) IP solutions for next-generation FPGA platforms.

Role type

Principal NoC IP Micro-Architect (Senior IC)

Builds

High-performance interconnect solutions for Altera FPGA platforms

Domain

Semiconductor / FPGA / SoC Interconnect

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

SoC interconnect architecture, NoC fabrics, RTL design, System Verilog, C/C++/Perl/Python/TCL/Unix Shell scripting, FPGA design, RTL validation, performance modeling, PPA optimization, EDA tools (timing constraints, lint, CDC, RDC, DFT), automation, AI in development

Preferred skills

FPGA design and programming, RTL validation, AI usage in development process

Technologies

System Verilog, VCS/Synopsys simulators, Lint, Synthesis, C, C++, Perl, Python, TCL, Unix Shell, EDA tools

Responsibilities

Develop logic design, RTL coding, and simulation for NoC IPs; define architecture and microarchitecture features; create prototypes and specify system requirements; design logic diagrams and codes; deliver software models for device bring-up; apply RTL implementation techniques for PPA goals; review verification plans and resolve failing tests; mentor technical members and guide the NoC team

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership