Position: Sr. Principal Systems Architect
Location: Austin, TX or San Jose, CA
Role: Full-time on-site
Relocation: Offered in the US
Visa: Accepted
Overview: This role focuses on leading the design and development of cutting-edge, low-power, machine learning (ML)-oriented, and connected microcontroller (MCU) products. The position requires a seasoned technical expert in system-on-chip (SoC) architecture, with significant knowledge in low power systems, ML, and wireless technologies (such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi). Ideal candidates possess a proactive mindset, excellent technical skills, and outstanding communication and documentation abilities.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the architecture for innovative, low-power, ML-driven, connected MCU products.
- Analyze and define product performance, power consumption, and area requirements from a system-level perspective.
- Collaborate with product management teams and customers to establish product requirements and roadmaps.
- Provide technical evaluations of emerging markets and products to guide business strategies.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with customers and vendors.
- Coordinate product and platform roadmap requirements with the Platform Architecture team.
- Align product development needs with IP roadmap through close coordination with IP teams.
- Collaborate with software teams to ensure seamless and efficient hardware/software interfacing.
- Guide design teams in delivering SoC and IP solutions, including design, verification, and implementation.
- Drive continual process improvements in design methodologies and workflows.
- Contribute innovative ideas to support patent creation and development of differentiated solutions.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE); a Master's degree (MSEE) is preferred.
- Over 20 years of experience in SoC and systems architecture.
- Hands-on expertise in product architecture and familiarity with advanced technology nodes (40nm and below).
- Proven ability to work across functional teams and navigate hardware, software, and system trade-offs effectively.
- Exceptional analytical skills coupled with the ability to prioritize and make informed decisions.
- A high-energy, results-driven mindset with a proactive attitude and a strong commitment to goal achievement.
- Continuous learner with an innovative approach to solving technical challenges.