Remote SoC Chiplet Design Lead

SkillTorch LLC; Halton Hills; Remote; CAD 285,000 - 356,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilinguallink is seeking a SoC Chiplet Design Lead to drive advanced chiplet architectures for next‑gen AI platforms. Based in North America with remote options, you will oversee RTL design, verification, DFT, and timing across cross‑functional teams.

You will lead SoC projects from concept to production, mentor engineers, manage vendor IP integration, and ensure ambitious schedules are met while balancing performance, power, and cost considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in EE/CE or related field.
• 8+ years hands-on SoC design experience.
• Proven track record leading SoC projects.
• Expertise in RTL design with Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge of DFT, verification, and timing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of SoC chiplet designs.
• Coordinate RTL design, DFT, verification, and timing.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and timelines.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Manage vendor and IP integration.

Skills

RTL design

SystemVerilog

SoC verification

Hardware-software co-design

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering degree

Tools

Synopsys tools

Cadence tools

Mentor Graphics tools

Job description

SoC Chiplet Design Lead
Santa Clara, CA; Austin, TX; Ottawa, CA; Toronto, CA; Boston, MA
Full-time

$200,000 – $250,000 base salary + bonus + equity

An innovative AI technology company at the forefront of RISC-V CPU and AI platform development is looking for a SoC Chiplet Design Lead to drive the creation of advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead projects that shape next-generation computing solutions, working alongside multidisciplinary teams and cutting-edge technologies.

This position is based out of Toronto, Ottawa, Boston, Austin, or Santa Clara, with the possibility of remote work within North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of SoC chiplet designs, from initial concept through to production.
• Partner with teams across architecture, systems, and packaging to balance trade-offs in performance, power, cost, and features.
• Lead efforts in RTL design, design-for-test (DFT) strategies, SoC verification, synthesis, and timing optimization.
• Collaborate closely with teams in software, hardware, and physical implementation to ensure seamless functionality and integration.
• Organize and lead technical reviews, offering direction and feedback to engineering teams.
• Work with project management to establish realistic timelines and deliverables.
• Manage third-party relationships, ensuring timely integration of vendor and IP components.
• Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain a competitive edge.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in SoC design and development.
• Demonstrated success leading SoC projects from concept to high-volume production.
• Expertise in RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• In-depth knowledge of SoC verification tools and methodologies such as UVM, SystemVerilog, or similar.
• Experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and place-and-route workflows.
• Familiarity with DFT and debugging strategies in large-scale designs.
• Strong understanding of embedded software and its interplay with hardware systems.
• Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with advanced process nodes (e.g., 7nm, 5nm).
• Knowledge of techniques for low-power design.
• Experience with high-speed interfaces like PCIe, UCIe, DDR, or Ethernet.
• Hands-on use of tools from major EDA vendors such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics.