SoC Platform Architect

ZipRecruiter; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Cambridge is seeking an experienced SoC Platform Architect. In this pivotal role, you will develop system-level architecture and technology strategies for innovative ICs across smartphones and consumer devices, ensuring alignment between engineering execution and market goals. Your expertise will guide proof-of-concepts and technology evaluations, directly impacting product development.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor industry and platform architecture.
• Strong understanding of IC design for consumer devices.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Bridge product planning, engineering, and customer requirements.
• Participate in long-term strategy and roadmap planning.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies for integration.

Skills

System-level architecture

Technology strategy

Integration planning

3D packaging

Chiplets knowledge

Job description

Job Description

SoC Platform Architect

European Tech Recruit are working closely with a multinational semiconductor company, based in Cambridge, who are looking for a talented SoC Platform Architect to join their team.

In this role you will act as a system-level architect / technology strategist focused on building high-impact ICs for smartphone, tablet, and consumer device platforms.

Responsibilities as SoC Platform Architect:

• Act as the bridge between product planning (vision), engineering (execution), and customers (requirements).
• Participate in long-term strategy and roadmap planning (3–5 years).
• Translates business / product goals into practical architecture plans.
• Evaluate and recommend of new technologies (e.g., 3D packaging, chiplets, boot/reset schemes).
• Lead / co-lead proof-of-concepts and early design experiments.
• Provide feedback to CPU / GPU / System IP teams based on platform integration needs.
• Represents the company in customer / partner discussions – gather feedback, aligns direction.

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