Lead SoC Architect: Edge Compute & System Integration

Anodize; Los Altos (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Anodize is a stealth startup building a next-generation end-to-end computing platform driven by a custom high-performance edge SoC. You will own the top-level system architecture and provide technical direction for our core engineering team and external partners.

As Lead SoC Architect, you will guide architecture decisions, collaborate with a Tier-1 ASIC design house, and ensure our design meets ambitious performance and power targets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of system-level design experience for complex SoCs, including tapeouts on advanced nodes.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of Arm architecture and AMBA protocols (CHI, AXI, ACE).
• Ability to write meticulous specifications and work with vendors to meet aggressive performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Own the SoC Architecture: translate product requirements into an executable engineering blueprint and ensure the frontend team sets the right bar.
• Drive System Integration: collaborate with the team to integrate compute, fabric, serdes, etc.
• Manage Architectural Trade-offs: balance thermal constraints, performance goals, and power efficiency.
• Guide Execution: audit floorplanning, timing closure, and routing to preserve architectural intent with the ASIC partner.

Skills

System-level design

Arm architecture

AMBA protocols

Tapeouts on advanced nodes

Education

Bachelors/Masters in EE/CE

Job description

Anodize is a stealth startup building a next-generation end-to-end computing platform driven by a custom high-performance edge SoC. You will own the top-level system architecture and provide technical direction for our core engineering team and external partners.

As Lead SoC Architect, you will guide architecture decisions, collaborate with a Tier-1 ASIC design house, and ensure our design meets ambitious performance and power targets.