SoC Architect | ARM Cortex Systems & Strategic Product Definition

Texas Instruments; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Architect to define foundational architectures for digital/embedded systems; you will translate market needs into architectural solutions, drive system partitioning, interfaces, and design guidelines across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in system architecture or digital design, deep understanding of ARM Cortex cores, and expertise in SoC integration; you will work with designers, system engineers, and R&D teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in system architecture or digital design.
• Deep understanding of ARM Cortex and embedded systems.
• SoC architecture and subsystem integration expertise.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define architectural frameworks and system-level specs for digital devices and ICs.
• Lead system partitioning, interface definitions, and design guidelines.
• Perform architecture trade-off analyses and modeling to meet targets for perf, power, area, and cost.

Skills

ARM Cortex architectures

Embedded system design

System architecture

Digital design principles

Hardware/software interface

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Spreadsheets

Simulators

Job description

Architects define the foundational blueprint for semiconductor systems by establishing high-level architectural frameworks, system-level specifications, and strategic design methodologies for digital electronic devices and integrated circuits. They collaborate with designers, system engineers, and cross-functional R&D teams to translate market requirements and product visions into comprehensive architectural solutions. Architects develop system partitioning strategies, define interface specifications, and establish design guidelines that guide the overall product development lifecycle from concept through mass production. They conduct architectural trade-off analyses, perform system-level modeling and simulation, and ensure that architectural decisions align with performance, power, area, and cost targets while meeting reliability and scalability requirements.

1. 10+ years of relevant experience in system architecture or digital design

2. Deep understanding of ARM Cortex processor architectures and embedded system design

3. Thorough knowledge of system-on-chip (SoC) architecture and subsystem integration methodologies

4. Strong problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex system-level challenges and develop innovative solutions

5. Solid foundation in digital design principles and hardware/software interface design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record of translating system requirements into implementable architectural specifications
• Demonstrated expertise in architecture trade-off analysis
• Experience with Cortex-M families and their ecosystem
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for resolving multi-disciplinary technical challenges
• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Technical Competencies:

1. Ability to look at end to end solutions & derive system requirements.

1. Ability to evaluate and convert high level requirement into a HW and/or SW features.

2. Assess high level market requirements for cost, power, security, safety implications.

3. Work with estimation tools (simulators, spreadsheets, Python tools, matlab models, etc) to model performance of design choices.

4. Work with design-oriented tools and outputs (xml, sims, waveforms, etc)

5. Ability to make good judgements based on early / partial data

6. Ability to do "what if" thinking to make sure that IP/SOC definitions are not missing opportunities or falling behind.