ASIC Architect - Hod Hasharon

Company

Qualcomm Israel Ltd.

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > CPU Engineering

General Summary

ASIC Architect

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced ASIC Architect to define and drive the architecture of next-generation SoCs and ASIC platforms for high-performance compute, 6G communications, AI, networking, and embedded systems.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in DSP, CPU, GPU, and system architecture, with deep expertise in SOC aspects, and large-scale silicon development.

As the technical leader, you will own system-level architecture, technology direction, and architectural tradeoffs, working closely with executive leadership, product management, silicon engineering, software, and verification teams.

A strong supervisor able to train and motivate a team to peak performance. Known as a “go to” person to get things done, excellent interpersonal skills, data driven oriented and highly motivated.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the end-to-end architecture of complex ASIC/SoC products from concept to production.
• Lead system architecture across compute, memory, networking, security, and acceleration subsystems.
• Develop performance, power, area (PPA), and cost optimization strategies.
• Drive hardware/software co-design and system partitioning decisions.
• Work closely with ASIC design, verification, physical design, firmware, and software teams.
• Define technology roadmaps and influence long-term architectural strategy.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• BA or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3-6 years of experience in semiconductor, ASIC, SoC, or processor architecture.
• Proven experience leading the architecture and development of complex silicon products from concept through production.
• Expertise in:
• DSP architecture and signal-processing systems
• CPU architectures (ARM, RISC-V, x86 or similar)
• GPU and parallel processing architecture
• Hardware accelerators and heterogeneous computing
• High-performance SoC design
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wireless communications, modem, networking, AI, or datacenter silicon.
• Track record of delivering high-volume commercial ASICs.
• Ability to communicate architectural vision to executive leadership and customers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.
  
  

OR

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related work experience.

• References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
  
  

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