Lead SoC Architect

About this role

<p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p>We’re a well-funded, stealth startup building a next-generation, end-to-end computing platform powered by a custom, high-performance edge SoC on an advanced process node. By integrating flagship compute IP into an industry-leading design, we are building the optimized silicon foundation for our software platform from the ground up.</p> <p>We’re building a tight-knit, experienced in-house team to drive engineering outcomes and partner with a Tier-1 ASIC design house through the process. As our Lead SoC Architect, you will own the top-level system architecture, shaping the blueprint of our silicon and providing technical direction for both our core engineering team and external partners.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Own the SoC Architecture:</strong> Own the overall SoC architecture, translating product requirements into executable engineering blueprint, and ensure our implementation partner’s frontend team is setting the right bar.</li> <li><strong>Drive System Integration:</strong> Collaborate seamlessly with the team to integrate compute, fabric, serdes, etc.</li> <li><strong>Manage Architectural Trade-offs:</strong> Take a data-driven approach to finding the balance between thermal constraints, performance goals, and power efficiency.</li> <li><strong>Guide Execution:</strong> Serve as the primary technical bridge to our ASIC partner. You will actively audit their floorplanning, timing closure, and routing strategies to ensure the physical implementation preserves our architectural intent.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of system-level design experience for complex SoCs, with a history of successful tapeouts on advanced nodes.</li> <li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.</li> <li>Deep, practical knowledge of the Arm architecture and AMBA protocols (CHI, AXI, ACE).</li> <li>Highly comfortable writing meticulous specifications and diving into design details alongside our vendors to overcome complex implementation roadblocks, all while ensuring our aggressive performance expectations can be met.</li> </ul>