SoC Audio Architect: Subsystem Vision & Optimization

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a SoC Audio Architect to define the audio subsystem architecture for our SoCs. You will own the multi-generational subsystem architecture, collaborating with Silicon, Software, and Hardware teams to size subsystems and optimize performance, power, and area.

This role spans from early concept through tape-out to shipping products, demanding a strong technical vision and leadership across organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with SoC architecture principles.
• Experience with SoC audio processing.

Responsibilities

• Define the multi-generational audio subsystem architecture for SoCs.
• Collaborate with Silicon, Software, and Hardware teams to size subsystems and optimize trade-offs between performance, power and area.
• Own the architecture roadmap from concept through tape-out and into production shipping.

Skills

SoC architecture principles

SoC audio processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SystemVerilog

RTL design concepts

I2S

PDM

TDM

MIPI SWI3S

Job description

Apple seeks a SoC Audio Architect to define the audio subsystem architecture for our SoCs. You will own the multi-generational subsystem architecture, collaborating with Silicon, Software, and Hardware teams to size subsystems and optimize performance, power, and area.

This role spans from early concept through tape-out to shipping products, demanding a strong technical vision and leadership across organizations.