Lead ML SoC Architect for Edge AI & Security

Cirrus Logic; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic's CVL unit seeks a seasoned architect to drive end-to-end ML accelerator and SoC architectures. You will translate domain needs into scalable accelerator designs, partnering with software toolchains and external collaborators.

You will lead architecture exploration across performance, power, area, and cost, prototype on FPGA/ASIC, and guide security and monetization strategies while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in SoC or accelerator design.
• Deep ML accelerator architecture knowledge.
• Experience defining ISAs or ISA extensions.
• Familiarity with mixed-signal front ends.
• System modeling and workload benchmarking experience.
• Prototyping tools: FPGA prototyping, simulation, and emulation.
• Strong collaboration across hardware, software, research and business.
• Ability to clearly articulate architectural concepts to executives.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end architecture for ML accelerators and SoCs.
• Translate domain requirements into architectural specs and accelerator designs.
• Lead exploration of performance, power, area, and cost tradeoffs with models and benchmarks.
• Collaborate on ISA/co-design with compiler/toolchain teams.
• Prototype architectures on FPGA/ASIC platforms and validate workloads.
• Define and evaluate hardware security architectures (TEE, enclaves).
• Scout external IPs, startups, and research for partnerships or licensing.
• Mentor engineers and influence long-term compute strategy.
• Ensure architectures are scalable, integrable, and monetizable in real-world systems.
• Publish architectural principles and represent CVL at industry events.

Skills

ML accelerator architectures

RISC-V/ARM integration

Systolic arrays

Memory subsystems

FPGA prototyping

Workload benchmarking

Simulation/Emulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance/power/area tradeoffs

Education

PhD or MS in EE/CE

Tools

FPGA prototyping

Simulation/Emulation

Job description

Cirrus Logic's CVL unit seeks a seasoned architect to drive end-to-end ML accelerator and SoC architectures. You will translate domain needs into scalable accelerator designs, partnering with software toolchains and external collaborators.

You will lead architecture exploration across performance, power, area, and cost, prototype on FPGA/ASIC, and guide security and monetization strategies while mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders.