Lead SoC Architect
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Lead SoC Architect

Reference: zbsocarch
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
Salary
up to $400,000
Contract Type
Permanent
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Skill Requirements
  • ASIC Design Engineer
  • Embedded, Electronics & Semiconductors

Lead SoC Architect - Leading Edge-AI Startup - Bay Area

 

The Oho Group have partnered with a leading Stealth Edge-AI startup looking for a Lead SoC Architect with experience of multiple tapeouts alongside expertise in the ARM ecosystsm and cache-coherency to drive next-generation acceleration systems. You will join the team as one of the first hardware hires, playing a central role in technical direction and future company growth.

 

Responsibilities

  • Define and own the overall SoC architecture for a complex edge AI device.
  • Translate product requirements into detailed architectural specifications.
  • Lead integration of key SoC subsystems, including compute, interconnect, memory and high-speed interfaces.
  • Balance performance, power and thermal requirements through architectural trade-offs.
  • Work closely with an external ASIC design partner to ensure successful implementation.
  • Review floorplanning, timing closure and physical implementation to maintain architectural goals.

 

Requirements

  • 10+ years' experience designing complex SoCs.
  • Proven track record delivering silicon through successful tapeout.
  • Strong understanding of Arm-based SoC architecture.
  • Deep knowledge of AMBA protocols..
  • Experience writing detailed architecture and design specifications.
  • Ability to work across architecture, implementation and external engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.

 

If you're excited about solving novel challenges in the edge AI space and want real responsibility from day one, click Apply now! Be quick, as interviews are already being scheduled.

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