Senior Principal Engineer, Physical Design Engineering
Core
Lead SoC execution from spec to silicon, driving technical strategy, architecture, and product roadmaps for complex digital systems.
Role type
Senior Principal Engineer, SoC Chip Lead
Builds
Complex SoCs and digital systems for mission-critical projects
Domain
Semiconductor / SoC Design
Required skills
Technical strategy, SoC architecture, multi-domain expertise, innovation leadership, business acumen, industry thought leadership
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Define long-term product and technology roadmaps for complex SoCs; Lead technical IP assessments and foundry technology node evaluations; Author and drive top-level SoC definitions including fabric interconnects, memory hierarchies, and power management; Lead SoC execution from concept through tape-out and productization; Ensure silicon milestones meet PPA requirements; Drive final sign-off reviews for synthesis, DFT, constraints, and physical design tape-out; Direct and collaborate with core hardware engineering functions (Design, Verification, DFT, Physical Design, Power, Silicon Validation); Partner with software, systems, manufacturing, and program management; Lead executive decision-making and manage stakeholder communications.
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
