Hardware Systems Architect

Hardware Systems Architect

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or other related technical field
• 8+ years of industry experience in systems engineering, SoC (System on Chip) architecture, security engineering or a related role
• Experience creating system models to analyze compute, latency and communication interface bandwidths across multiple subsystems within a heterogeneous compute environment, in order to define a system architecture that meets overall product requirements
• Experience with influencing silicon vendor roadmaps and SoC feature sets with emphasis on using advanced IPs in domains such as Machine Learning, Graphics, Imaging and Audio
• In-depth knowledge of and experience applying security principles to system HW/SW design, including but not limited to: root of trust, TEE, secure boot mechanisms, encryption methods, secure communication protocols, access control and authentication mechanisms, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
• Experience in rapid prototyping and creating proof-of-concept models to share ideas and improve architectural decisions
• Experience working with Product Development engineers, Product Managers and hardware/software cross-functional teams
• Experience working with partnerships teams and external partners at both a supply base and product level

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture for roadmap products, encompassing compute, memory, connectivity, peripherals/interfaces, sensors, I/O, and firmware from initial conception through prototyping, product development, and production ramp
• Conduct threat modeling analysis for system designs and design effective mitigations. Derive corresponding security requirements, including compute silicon requirements and hardware/software interfaces
• Deliver engineering solutions for architectural problems during early product concept development, ensuring the translation of marketing requirements to technical product requirements
• Conduct detailed analysis and trade-off studies for complex systems
• Define, track, and optimize system-level performance and security KPIs
• Publish clear technical documentation for architectures and implementations
• Drive technical scoping and development of new technologies to deliver generation-defining user experiences for future products on the roadmap
• Guide management and partner teams on long-term technology investments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on blank-slate, early-phase prototyping, and product exploration
• Travel up to 15% time domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications

• MS / PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other related technical field
• 10+ years of industry experience in systems engineering, SoC architecture, security engineering or a related role
• Experience developing security solutions for applications such as device authentication and DRM, for distributed compute systems
• Platform security expertise – familiarity with Android, RTOS and IoT-based security attacks and countermeasures
• Experience in firmware development, programming, computer vision, OS, game development, and complex sensing systems
• Experience modeling system power and, using those models, inform trade-offs against key architectural decisions (e.g. battery life, thermals, silicon roadmaps, power load profiles)
• Understanding of memory subsystems including mass storage and filesystem as well as volatile memory and memory management and their impacts on overall system performance