Semi-Conductor System Architecture Engineer (SoC Architect )

REALTEK SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Singapore is looking for an Electronic Engineer to understand product requirements and create SOC system-level architecture. The role includes defining specifications for new hardware modules, performing FPGA validation, and improving existing designs. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering, with firmware development experience and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and familiarity with lab equipment are also essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering with firmware development experience.
• Familiarity with SOC design including bus architecture and video signal processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand product requirements and create SOC architecture.
• Define design specifications for new hardware modules with IC engineers.
• Perform FPGA validation before tape out.

Skills

SOC design understanding

Firmware development experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

FPGA validation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Understand the product requirement and create SOC system level architecture according to the requirement.
• Understand the use case and create system level test plan.
• Define design specification for new hardware modules, together with IC design engineer.
• Work with IC design engineers to resolve the issues during design phase and qualify the design.
• Understand the design specification of existing hardware modules and make improvement.
• Perform FPGA validation before tape out and silicon verification after tape out.
• Provide support for any issue reported from customer.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering with firmware development experience. Familiar with SOC design, including bus architecture, memory sub-system, video signal processing, etc.
• Familiar with standard peripherals, such as UART, I2C, SPI, I2S, PWM, SD, flash controller, etc.
• Familiar with IC design activities, such as RTL coding, timing analysis, etc.
• Familiar with lab equipment.
• Knowledge in WIFI/Bluetooth physical layer or MAC operation is an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.