Chief Architect - GPU

Vivid Technology; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth start-up revolutionizing automotive perception technology as a SoC Design Leader. You will lead innovation in high-performance, low-power System-on-Chip solutions, focusing on DSPs and GPUs while building a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical foundation in SoC design and proven leadership skills. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape next-generation automotive technology.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SoC architecture and design, focusing on DSPs and GPUs.
• Strong technical background in low-power and high-performance semiconductor design.
• Expertise in microarchitectural analysis and performance benchmarking.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation.
• Architect and design high-performance, low-power SoCs from concept to production.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, including functional safety.

Skills

Team Leadership

SoC Architecture

Low-Power Design

High-Performance Design

Microarchitectural Analysis

Education

Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

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This is an opportunity to join a high-growth start-up that is revolutionising automotive perception technology. With next-generation sensing technology, they are redefining the capabilities of imaging radar, delivering unprecedented resolution and performance.

They are looking to hire an experienced SoC Design Leader to spearhead the development of high-performance, low-power System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions, with a strong focus on DSPs and GPUs.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in System-on-Chip (SoC) architecture and design, as well as the leadership skills to build and lead a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Build and lean a new team of engineers - fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Architect and design high-performance, low-power SoCs from concept to production.
• Collaborate closely with design houses and external partners to drive successful SoC development.
• Optimize SoC performance through in-depth analysis of CPU, GPU, and system-level microarchitectural features and workloads.
• Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, including functional safety requirements, throughout the development lifecycle

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience in SoC architecture and design, with a focus on DSPs and GPUs.
• Strong technical background in low-power and high-performance semiconductor design.
• Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and manage high-performing engineering teams.
• Expertise in microarchitectural analysis, optimization, and performance benchmarking.
• Experience working with external design partners and SoC development teams.
• Familiarity with automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and compliance requirements.
• Education: Masters or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (or similar)

Location

San Jose CA or Boston MA (hybrid)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Engineering, and Management

• Industries

  Semiconductor Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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