Lead SoC Architect

We are partnering with a well-funded, highly innovative semiconductor company developing a next-generation hardware accelerator. They are reshaping data analytics processing for modern datacenter environments, tackling some of the most complex memory and data-movement bottlenecks in the industry.

We are looking for an exceptional, senior-level Lead SoC Architect to join a small, elite, and high-caliber architecture team. This is an Individual Contributor role designed for a strong, hands-on architect who thrives on solving complex microarchitectural challenges and wants to take full ownership of a business-critical subsystem within a cutting-edge SoC.

Key Responsibilities

• Define Subsystem Architecture: Establish the architecture and detailed hardware specifications for major SoC subsystems, driving them from high-level definitions down to microarchitecture.
• End-to-End Ownership: Own the architectural definition of a key, business-critical block within the chip, including associated firmware and software components.
• HW/SW Co-Design: Design hardware solutions optimized specifically for high-performance datacenter workloads, scalability, and maximum efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Hardware Design, Firmware, and Software teams to ensure seamless system-level integration.
• Lifecycle Influence: Contribute heavily to key architectural decisions throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
• Experience: 6+ years of proven experience as an SoC or Chip Architect working on large, high-end ASICs.
• Technical Proven Track Record: Direct experience defining the architecture/microarchitecture of complex SoCs or advanced silicon subsystems.
• System Thinking: Strong, multidisciplinary understanding of complex HW/SW interacting systems.
• Team Fit: Ability to work independently as an ultimate technical authority, while collaborating effectively within a tight-knit, fast-paced team.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

Preferred Background & Advantages

We are highly interested in candidates coming from companies developing advanced networking, AI acceleration, or datacenter silicon, with specific experience in:

• Accelerators: AI accelerators, high-performance compute, or data processing accelerators.
• Networking & Interconnects: Networking ASICs and high-speed protocols (PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, or similar).
• Memory & Infrastructure: Deep understanding of modern datacenter architectures and high-bandwidth memory subsystems.
• Leadership: A demonstrated track record of technical leadership or academic excellence is a significant advantage.

This role offers the unique opportunity to step away from corporate bureaucracy and make a massive, visible impact on a next-generation chip architecture. If you love deep hardware architecture, complex optimization challenges, and working alongside top-tier talent, we want to hear from you.