Lead SoC Architect

Oho Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oho Group is partnering with a leading Bay Area stealth Edge-AI startup to hire a Lead SoC Architect. You will define the architecture for a cutting-edge edge AI device and drive technical direction as one of the first hardware hires, collaborating with external partners to meet aggressive tapeout milestones.

Candidates should bring 10+ years of SoC design experience, deep ARM-based architecture knowledge, and hands-on AMBA protocol expertise to steer performance, power, and thermal

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing complex SoCs.
• Proven track record delivering silicon through tapeout.
• Strong understanding of Arm-based SoC architecture.
• Deep knowledge of AMBA protocols.
• Experience writing architecture and design specifications.
• Ability to coordinate across architecture, implementation and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall SoC architecture for a complex edge AI device.
• Translate product requirements into detailed architectural specifications.
• Lead integration of key SoC subsystems, including compute, interconnect, memory and high-speed interfaces.
• Balance performance, power and thermal requirements through architectural trade-offs.
• Work with an external ASIC design partner to ensure successful implementation.
• Review floorplanning, timing closure and physical implementation to maintain goals.

Skills

SoC architecture

ARM-based design

AMBA protocols

Tapeout experience

Architectural trade-offs

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Lead SoC Architect - Leading Edge-AI Startup - Bay Area - 300k+

The Oho Group have partnered with a leading Stealth Edge-AI startup looking for a Lead SoC Architect with experience of multiple tapeouts alongside expertise in the ARM ecosystsm and cache-coherency to drive next-generation acceleration systems. You will join the team as one of the first hardware hires, playing a central role in technical direction and future company growth.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the overall SoC architecture for a complex edge AI device.
• Translate product requirements into detailed architectural specifications.
• Lead integration of key SoC subsystems, including compute, interconnect, memory and high-speed interfaces.
• Balance performance, power and thermal requirements through architectural trade-offs.
• Work closely with an external ASIC design partner to ensure successful implementation.
• Review floorplanning, timing closure and physical implementation to maintain architectural goals.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience designing complex SoCs.
• Proven track record delivering silicon through successful tapeout.
• Strong understanding of Arm-based SoC architecture.
• Deep knowledge of AMBA protocols.
• Experience writing detailed architecture and design specifications.
• Ability to work across architecture, implementation and external engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges.