SoC Architect

Role Overview

As a SoC Architect you will define and drive the architecture of next-generation XPUs for AI Infrastructure. This role involves end-to-end ownership of system and SoC architecture, from concept to silicon, with a strong emphasis on scalability, performance, interconnects, and system-level optimization.

What You’ll Do

• Define system architecture for complex SoCs, including compute, interconnect, memory, and IO subsystems

• Drive architecture for scalable and modular designs, including chiplet-based systems (UCIe)

• Architect high-performance data movement across:

• • Compute engines (ARM/RISC-V/ML/MAC)

• • Memory subsystems (DDR/LPDDR/HBM)

• • IO interfaces (PCIe/UCIe/CXL/UALink/ESUN)

• Collaborate with design and DV teams to ensure architectural feasibility and efficient implementation

• Develop performance models and simulations to validate architecture choices

• Drive trade-offs across: Performance, Power, Area and Cost

• Define system-level verification and validation strategies

• Work closely with customers and software teams to align architecture with real-world workloads

• Influence long-term roadmap and technology direction

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

• 18+ years of experience in SoC or system architecture

• Proven track record of architecting complex SoCs for AI, HPC, or Networking

• Deep understanding of:

• • System-level design and trade-offs

• • High-speed IO protocols (UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet)

• • Data movement and interconnect design

• • Experience with performance modeling and architectural simulation

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

Good to Have

• Experience with memory architectures (DDR, HBM, cache hierarchies)

• Familiarity with chiplet architectures and advanced packaging (2.5D/3D)

• Knowledge of coherency protocols (CXL, CHI.)

• Experience with power/performance optimization at system level

• Exposure to software-hardware co-design

Key Attributes

• Strong system-level thinking and architectural vision

• Ability to balance innovation with practical execution

• High ownership and accountability

• Strong communication and leadership skills

Success Metrics

• Scalable and efficient SoC architectures across multiple generations

• Achievement of performance, power, and cost targets

• Strong alignment between architecture and silicon outcomes

• Reduced architectural rework through early validation