SoC Architect

Responsibilities:

Analyze customer high level specifications, software work-loads, security/safety, BOM cost and reliability goals to generate

• Top level block diagram, High level and Micro architecture level spec of SoC
• Selection, Sizing and configuration of processor IP, Fabric and Memory (SRAM/DRAM)
• Trace and debug specification
• Power, clock, reset and boot mechanism
• Produce architecture for fixed function blocks
• Evaluate, select and configure DSP/co-processor IP to meet system requirements
• Evaluate, select and configure Memory and Interface IPs (PCIe, MIPI, Ethernet ..)
• Drive/support chip level test, debug and DFT
• Working level experience with ARM and/or RISC portfolio/processors
• Hands on experience on Front Ends tasks such as: RTL integration and generation, timing constraint generation, Synthesis and Clock/Rest domain crossing checks and sign offs
• Create and analyze performance models (System C /TLM) to tune performance against customer requirements
• Create Low Power methodology to ensure SoC meets power requirements through all stages of design. Experience in UPF usage/creation
• Lead post silicon chip debug and bring up (SW boot)
• Support PD and verification teams to ensure successful deliveries and first pass Silicon
• Detailed and clear communication/documentation to ensure all customer and internal design teams are in-sync

Mandatory:

• BS/MS Engineering or Computer Science with 12+ years of SoC Front End Design experience
• 4+ years experience in top level architecture and design leadership of complex SoC
• Experienced with ARM IP selection, configuration and core-sight
• Proven track record to taking products to market with first Silicon Success
• Successful experience to highlight expertise in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Self-driven and organized, ability to prioritize and track personal assignments and commitments through completion. Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong hands-on knowledge of CDNS digital front end and implementation technologies

Desirable:

• Experience in Security schemes and implementations
• Experience in Automotive Functional Safety. Architecting SoCs to meet system level ASIL targets
• Experience in low power SoC design architecture
• Proficient with commercially available NOCs and Fabrics
• Demonstrated strong technical leadership and decision making; ability to influence product groups to ensure alignment and product success
• An outside-the-box thinker with a proven track record
• Multi-tasker, with good program management skills