Principal SoC Architect

Aptiv PLC; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care from day 1

Life and accident insurance

Relocation assistance may be available

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and development opportunities

Discount programs with manufacturers

Job summary

Aptiv PLC in Walnut Creek, CA invites an experienced Principal SoC Architect to lead a team of engineers focused on future generations of AP/ADAS silicon. You will define SoC architecture with internal OS/SW, AI teams, and third-party IP providers, ensuring robust PPA and seamless integration.

The role requires deep ARM-based SOC experience, memory and NoC expertise, and on-site availability in the Greater Walnut Creek area. Automotive design exposure is a plus. Relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years of ARM CPU based SoC architecture and silicon development.
• Strong experience with ARM memory, IO virtualization, Ethernet and PCIe.
• Strong memory sub-systems and NoC experience.
• On-site residency in Greater Walnut Creek, CA area.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3-5 experienced semiconductor engineers.
• Collaborate with platform Architects to define SoC architecture.
• Define SoC features with OS/SW/AI teams and IP providers.
• Assess power, performance, and area tradeoffs for IP selection.
• Coordinate with internal and external IP partners to drive design.

Skills

ARM CPU based SoC architecture

Memory IO virtualization

Ethernet and PCIe protocols

NoC memory subsystems

SoC architecture tradeoffs

RTL coding for silicon projects

SoC integration with IP

Scripting: Tcl, Perl, Python

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

Tools

Tcl

Perl

Python scripting

Job description

Principal SoC Architect

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver‑assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today.

With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers’ toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software‑defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures – which will combine to power the future of mobility.

Aptiv’s custom silicon management group provides critical custom Silicon for all Aptiv products including Autonomous Driving, ADAS, Infotainment, Zonal Control, and others. This team translates the system requirements of Aptiv’s next‑generation products into the SOC/IC requirements and architectural design, then manages the technical performance of external SOC/IC design partners who design the custom silicon SOCs/ICs for use in Aptiv’s products.

We are looking for SoC architects to work closely with multiple engineering teams who are focused on the development of Aptiv’s future generation of products.

In This Role, You'll

• Lead a team of 3-5 highly experienced semiconductor engineers
• Work with the platform Architects to create SoC architecture specification.
• Work with OS/SW/AI Algorithms team to define SoC & IP features.
• Work with OS/SW teams to define memory, IO features.
• Work with internal as well as 3rd party IP providers to drive the SoC architecture.
• Comprehend SoC use cases and compare all the IPs for PPA, features and drive IP selection.
• Work with SoC micro architects for IP integration definitions, HW/SW interfaces, programming models
• Determine power, performance and area tradeoffs as well as how data and control flows interact.
• Determine electrical and thermal considerations at the chip, package and system levels.
• Coordinate and track key deliverables and issues with Aptiv’s internal and 3rd party IP partners.
• Perform design, verification reviews via coverage matrix to make sure all the use cases are fully verified.
• Create acceptance criteria for synthesis, STA, verification, validation and test coverageaspects.
• Work with our design partners and support themthrough the execution of the SoC to ensure first-pass silicon success.

At a Minimum We’d Like You To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of experience in ARM CPU based SoC architecture and silicon development.
• Strong experience with ARM based Memory, IO virtualization.
• Strong experience with Ethernet and PCIe protocols.
• Strong experience with memory sub-systems and NoC.
• Must be a resident of the Greater Walnut Creek California area, with ability to work on site.

Successful Candidate Capabilities

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience with ARM CPU based ASIC/SOC architecture and design.
• Experience and knowledge of 3rd party IP eco system.
• Experience with RTL coding for a complex silicon project from concept to launch.
• Experience in supporting SoC debug and emulator/FPGA based validation.
• Experience with Tcl, Perl, Python scripting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• It’s a plus if you have automotive design experience.

Benefits

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

Salary

For residents in California salary ranges are:

$168K - $300K

* As a candidate for this position, your salary and will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Aptiv considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.