NoC Architect (Network on Chip)

Conductor; Austin, Boston, San Francisco (TX, MA, CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Conductor is seeking an architect to own the NoC inside our XPU and ensure its integration into the broader network and system. The role requires hands-on experience in designing, integrating, and verifying NoCs, with proven capability to justify build vs buy for NoC IP and to verify NoCs during IP integration.

Nice-to-haves include chip-to-chip network experience and NoC-based switching concepts. The candidate will lead NoC architecture decisions and coordinate closely with system teams to

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience designing, integrating, and verifying NoCs.
• Experience deciding build vs buy for NoC IP with justification.
• Verification of NoCs, especially for NoC/IP integration.

Responsibilities

• Own the NoC architecture inside the XPU and its integration into the broader network and system.
• Drive verification of NoCs and ensure seamless IP integration.

Skills

NoC design

NoC integration

NoC verification

Build vs buy decision

Job description

We’re looking for an architect to own the NoC (network on chip) inside our XPU, as well as its integration into the broader network and system.

Ideal Background:

• Hands on experience in designing, integrating, verifying NoCs
• Decided on build vs buy for NoC IP and justified it
• Experience in verification of NoCs, especially for NoC and IP integration

Nice to Have:

• Experience in chip to chip networks
• Experience in NoCs which also act as chip to chip switches (eg TPU or Anton style)
• Experience in direct connect networks which use NoCs for switching