Silicon Design Architect

Overview

Define the architecture and technical direction of complex semiconductor IP blocks and subsystems, owning architecture from requirements through implementation.

What you'll do

• Define architecture for complex IP blocks and SoC subsystems based on product and system requirements.
• Translate system requirements into architecture, specifications, interfaces, and performance targets.
• Define microarchitecture, data paths, control paths, interfaces, clocking, reset, power, and error-handling mechanisms.
• Evaluate architectural trade-offs across performance, power, area, latency, bandwidth, scalability, and complexity.
• Define interfaces and protocols such as PCIe, UALink, AXI, APB, CHI, or other high-speed/interconnect protocols.
• Develop architecture specifications, block diagrams, interface specifications, and technical documentation.
• Work closely with RTL, verification, physical design, DFT, firmware, and system architecture teams.
• Identify architectural risks and drive resolution of complex technical issues.
• Review RTL and verification strategies to ensure implementation aligns with architectural intent.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to senior/principal engineers.
• Drive architecture reviews and communicate technical decisions to engineering leadership.

What you'll need

• 20+ years of experience.
• Strong background in IP architecture and microarchitecture.
• Strong understanding of digital design, computer architecture, memory systems, interconnects, and SoC design.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces and/or coherent interconnects.
• Strong understanding of performance modeling, bandwidth, latency, and system-level trade-offs.
• Excellent technical communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Background in ASIC/SoC architecture and microarchitecture.
• Experience with PCIe, UALink, CXL, Ethernet, CCIX, CHI, or similar technologies.
• Experience with AI/accelerator, networking, compute, or high-performance SoC architectures.
• Experience taking IP/subsystems from architecture through silicon production.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.