System Architect - Mixed-Signal ICs & SoCs (Hybrid)

microTECH Global Limited; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

microTECH Global Limited in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced System Architect to define and drive the architecture of next-generation mixed-signal semiconductor products. You will translate customer and market requirements into innovative IC and system-level solutions throughout the full lifecycle.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, and shaping product roadmaps for consumer, industrial, automotive, and healthcare applications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Mixed-Signal IC Design and System Architecture.
• Strong background in low-power Analog and Mixed-Signal semiconductor products.
• Experience architecting and specifying products for consumer, industrial, automotive, or healthcare applications.
• Knowledge of Analog and Mixed-Signal building blocks including: Audio circuits and CODECs; ADCs and DACs; Power management circuits; Amplifiers; Charge pumps; DSP-based systems.
• Strong system-level thinking and modelling capability.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance technical and business requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers, marketing, software, applications, and design teams to define next-generation semiconductor products.
• Capture and define system-level requirements, specifications, and performance targets.
• Evaluate hardware and software trade-offs to determine optimal product architectures.
• Define architectures for complex mixed-signal ICs and SoCs incorporating power converters, amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, charge pumps, DSPs, and sensing technologies.
• Lead architecture reviews and support design reviews across IC and system-level developments.
• Work closely with Design, IP, and Advanced Technology teams to develop innovative solutions.
• Act as the technical voice of the customer throughout product planning and development.
• Support portfolio planning and long-term technology strategy.
• Monitor customer roadmaps, market trends, and competitive technologies to influence future product direction.

Skills

System architecture

Mixed-Signal IC Design

Low-power analog

ADC/DAC design

Power management circuits

DSP-based systems

Customer engagement

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Job description

microTECH Global Limited in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced System Architect to define and drive the architecture of next-generation mixed-signal semiconductor products. You will translate customer and market requirements into innovative IC and system-level solutions throughout the full lifecycle.

This role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams, and shaping product roadmaps for consumer, industrial, automotive, and healthcare applications.