Datacenter Compute SoC Architect

MediaTek; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Sick Leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

401K

Performance bonus

Job summary

MediaTek is seeking a seasoned Datacenter Compute SoC Architect to define and optimize next‑generation datacenter processors. You will balance power, performance, and area while meeting cloud-scale workloads, working with CPU cores, IPs, and performance teams.

You will lead RTL and silicon bring-up, collaborating with firmware, software, and packaging teams to deliver scalable DC silicon for AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of proven industry experience in SoC/Compute/CPU architecture.
• 3+ years focusing on high-performance server/datacenter or network processor SoCs.
• Deep understanding of CPU architectures (ARM/x86/RISC-V) and Compute architectures.
• Extensive knowledge of coherent fabrics and interconnects (CHI/AXI/NoCs).
• Strong memory hierarchy, cache coherency, and memory technologies expertise.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural definition of next‑generation datacenter Compute SoCs, including core counts and cache hierarchies.
• Define requirements and drive decisions for IPs (PCIe Gen5/6, CXL, DDR5/HBM, NoC, security enclaves).
• Perform PPA trade-off analysis to meet datacenter efficiency and perf-watt targets.
• Collaborate on multi-die/chiplet packaging with D2D interconnects (UCIe) and thermal solutions.
• Partner with firmware, OS, and cloud software to support hypervisors and cloud-native workloads.
• Work with performance modeling to create C++/SystemC models and analyze simulations.
• Provide technical leadership during RTL, verification, and silicon bring-up phases.

Skills

CPU architectures

Memory hierarchy

Interconnects

High-performance computing

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

ARM AMBA CHI/AXI

NoC (Network-on-Chip)

DDR4/5, HBM

PCIe, CXL

Job description

Job Description

MediaTek’s Data Center team is at the forefront of innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge technologies that power the world's most advanced data centers. We are a dynamic group of system architects, packaging technology developers, and SoC design experts dedicated to creating high-performance, efficient, and reliable solutions. Our team collaborates closely to push the boundaries of technology, ensuring optimal performance, power efficiency, and scalability for data center applications. Join our Data Center team and be a part of the technological revolution that is shaping the future of data centers. If you are passionate about innovation and have the expertise to drive strategic technology development, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Datacenter Compute SoC Architect to lead the definition, design, and optimization of our next-generation high-performance computing SoCs. In this critical role, you will be responsible for defining the system-on-chip architecture for scalable datacenter processors, balancing Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) constraints while meeting aggressive cloud-scale workloads. You will work cross-functionally with CPU/Compute core architects, IP designers, performance modeling teams, and software/firmware engineers to deliver world-class silicon that powers the future of cloud computing and AI infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• SoC Architecture Definition: Lead the architectural definition of next-generation datacenter Compute SoCs, including core/instance counts, cache hierarchies, coherent interconnects, and memory subsystems.
• IP Selection & Integration: Define requirements and drive decisions for third-party and internal IPs (e.g., PCIe Gen 5/6, CXL, DDR5/HBM controllers, Network-on-Chip/NoC, and security enclaves).
• PPA Optimization: Conduct rigorous Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) trade-off analysis to ensure the SoC meets strict datacenter efficiency and performance-per-watt targets.
• Advanced Packaging Strategy: Collaborate with packaging teams on multi-die/chiplet-based architectures, die-to-die (D2D) interconnect protocols (e.g., UCIe), and advanced thermal solutions.
• HW/SW Co-Design: Partner closely with firmware, OS, and cloud infrastructure software teams to ensure the hardware architecture optimally supports modern hypervisors, cloud-native workloads, and virtualization technologies.
• Performance Modeling: Work with the performance modeling team to define use cases, guide the creation of C++/SystemC architectural models, and analyze simulation data to identify bottlenecks.
• Technical Leadership: Write detailed architecture specifications and serve as the technical lead during the RTL implementation, verification, and silicon bring-up phases. Location: open to San Jose, San Diego, Portland and Austin

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of proven industry experience in SoC, Compute/CPU, or system architecture, with a minimum of 3 years focusing on high-performance server, datacenter, or network processor SoCs.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Deep understanding of high-performance CPU architectures (ARM, x86, or RISC-V) or Compute architectures.
  • Extensive knowledge of coherent fabrics and interconnects (e.g., ARM AMBA CHI, AXI, proprietary NoCs).
  • Strong expertise in memory hierarchy, cache coherency protocols, and main memory technologies (DDR4/5, LPDDR, HBM).
  • Solid understanding of high-speed I/O interfaces (PCIe, CXL, Ethernet).
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex architectural concepts into clear specifications for cross-functional teams.
• Salary range: $211,000- $356,000

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Sick Leave
• Vacation time
• Parental leave
• 401K
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs.

MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.