CareerPlan

Silicon Domain Architect

San Jose, California, United StatesFull-time$119k–$178k2026-07-25 → 2026-11-14
Based in United States

Core

Define and develop next-generation FPGA silicon architecture, focusing on security technologies, Root of Trust, and hardware/software integration.

Role type

Senior IC silicon domain architect

Builds

Next-generation FPGA products with secure, high-performance, and power-efficient silicon features

Domain

Semiconductor / FPGA / Hardware Security

Required skills

semiconductor architecture, silicon design, hardware security concepts, system requirements translation, cross-functional collaboration, microarchitectural specification, functional modeling, simulation, architecture analysis

Preferred skills

SoC architecture, security architecture implementation, FPGA configuration flows, platform security technologies, architectural modeling, benchmarking methodologies

Technologies

FPGA, ASIC, SoC, CPU subsystem, Root of Trust, cryptographic acceleration

Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end architecture definitions for silicon domain subsystems; Support technology roadmaps for silicon domain subsystems; Evaluate innovative technologies for domain subsystems; Define microarchitectural features and specifications; Translate system-level requirements into silicon architecture specifications; Define and document architectural requirements and interfaces; Develop test plans and validation strategies; Perform functional modeling and simulations; Apply security knowledge to Root of Trust and configuration blocks; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on hardware/software integration; Support architecture reviews and resolve complex design challenges

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC