SoC (System on a Chip) Architect

SoC Principal ArchitectPicoAI US Inc. Overview PicoAI is building the first latency optimized SoC for the Automotive and data/edge center. Using its proven AI accelerator designs, PicoAI is targeting best in class latency with order of magnitude improvements for years to come.Low Latency has become the key enabler for Automotive and other real-time application and the current industry'' state-of-the art is just not up to the task. PicoAI has been developing its Neural Net Engines accelerators, optimizing it for Latency and achieving the best LPPA (Latency, Performance, Power, Area) in the field. We are now building the corresponding SoC, to deliver unrivaled products to mission-critical and real-time applications.This is a fast-paced, intellectually challenging position, and you will work with a talented team driven by innovation and excellency. You''ll have relentlessly high standards for yourself and everyone you work with, and you''ll be constantly looking for ways to improve our products'' performance, quality and cost. We''re changing the meaning of low latency and we want individuals ready to rise up to the challenge and take the industry by storm.Job Responsibilities • We are seeking a seasoned and dedicated hands-on SoC architect to help develop an ASIC for our automotive and Data Center artificial intelligence computing architecture • As a Principal SoC Architect, you will be responsible for defining the architecture and feature set of SoCs, ensuring alignment with application requirements in terms of LPPA, working on a multi-cluster embedded CPU design but also featuring GPUs, video decoder and AI/ML accelerators. • You will be responsible for evaluating, selecting, and driving integration of various IPs both internal and external. • You will define, analyze, and model architecture to ensure best LPPA • You will coordinate with Design, Verification, System, SW and Back-End teams to ensure successful project from specification to tape-out and bring-up. • Support design and verification in pre and post silicon to ensure features meet the architectural requirements. • Participate in bring-up and test of initial silicon.Required Skills MS with 12+ years or PhD with 8+ years, most of which in architecture of advanced SoCStrong foundation in SoC architecture, analysis and chip integrationProven track record as lead architect on several production tapeouts. Experience in heterogeneous SoCs and NoC interconnectsKnowledge of performance-modeling, design, and verificationKnowledge of programming languages such as C, Python, SystemCExperience with Verilog/SystemVerilogExpertise in ARM v8 and v9 specifications and their impact to SoC system architectureExperience with ARM CPU Cores and IP (Coherent Mesh, GIC, SMMU, etc) selection, configuration, and integration.Strong understanding of the ARM memory model and related issues.Knowledge of Memory systems (DDR, caches, coherency) and system-level QOSKnowledge of Functional Safety and reliabilityKnowledge of chip-to-chip interfaces and packaging technologyExcellent written and verbal interpersonal skillsAdditional Desirable Skills and Experience Experience with automotive-qualified designs.Knowledge ML/AI Accelerators is a plusExperience with MCU devices is a plusExpertise in ARM platform architecture specifications like SBSA, SBMR and SBSG a plusExperience in video decoding is a plusKnowledge of major SoC interfaces and related protocols: - Ethernet, CSI-2/3, chip-to-chip communication, sensor fusion solutions, I2C, SPI, DDR, NOR, NAND, EMMC, NVMe etc...Experience of secure boot, crypto a plusExperience in ISO 26262 a clear plusIn This Role, You Will • Design world class hardware for automotive and data center • Interact with cross functional engineering teams across the company in a multi-cultural and multi-continent setup • Participate in design reviews • Address all aspects of technology readiness, including manufacturability • Help build robust methodology and processes to deliver technology to productsJob Title: SOC Principal Architect PicoAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is PicoAI''s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity, and hiring decisions are made accordingly.

Created: 2025-11-15