NXP Semiconductors
Chip Architect
Employment
Full-timeFrom the employer
Full time
Level
Not statedCategory
EngineeringCountry assessment
Not doable from Austria because it is tied to an office and never says it can be done remotely.
Our assessment is guidance. Confirm arrangements with the employer.
Job description
An experienced IC Architect defines and delivers cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC) architectures for next-generation products. In this role, he translates product requirements into a robust architecture, balancing performance, power, area, and cost. He leads the architecture definition, guide design teams, and ensure successful tape-out and production.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecture Definition: Architect the overall IC structure, including digital, analog, and mixed-signal blocks (in collaboration with analog IC architect) and test strategy.
- Requirements Translation: Convert high-level product specifications into detailed technical requirements for design teams.
- System-Level Optimization: Balance trade-offs in performance, power, area, and cost to meet product goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, software architects, and customers to clarify customer requirements; align with project managers on resources, schedules, and milestones.
- Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide design engineers and sub-system architects throughout development and implementation.
- Supplier & Partner Interaction: Define technical interfaces and ensure alignment with external suppliers.
- Project Governance: Support structured project execution and maintain communication with local and remote teams.
- Expertise Application: Drive end-to-end chip delivery—from concept and specification to tape-out and then towards qualification and production.