Architecture Engineer, Senior Staff - Hod HaSharon

Job Title

Architecture Engineer, Senior Staff

Role Summary

Define system and IP architectures, develop architectural models, and produce technical specifications for high-performance, low-power ASIC/SoC products. Work within the ASICS Engineering team on chip- to system-level architectures and hardware/software integration.

Experience Level

Senior. Expected experience: broadly 12+ years in IC system/VLSI design, with at least 3+ years in IC architecture and 3+ years using modeling tools.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Define and drive architectures across chip components, subsystems, and system-level workflows.
• Translate product requirements into architectural specifications, features, and HW/SW execution models for implementation teams.
• Develop architectural models and perform system analysis to evaluate performance, power, and scalability (modeling preferred in Python).
• Lead cross-functional technical decisions and trade-offs balancing functionality, performance, power, and implementation constraints.
• Author clear technical specifications, design documentation, and presentations to communicate architecture and implementation requirements.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, IP providers, and internal teams; manage supplier and IP deliverables where required.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Strong foundation in hardware and chip design flows (ASIC/SoC).
• Knowledge of communication technologies and standards such as Ethernet, PCIe, UALink, OCP, UCIe.
• Proven track record in ASIC/SoC projects from architecture definition through to tape-out.
• System-level understanding of HW/SW co-design and integration.
• Modeling and system analysis capabilities; Python preferred.
• Excellent specification writing, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience with modeling tools and system-level evaluation (3+ years).
• Work experience in IC system design or VLSI (12+ years typical for role).

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with large datacenter ASICs (e.g., Ethernet switches).
• Familiarity with Forward Error Correction (FEC) schemes and high-speed link architectures.
• Experience with SoC security and streaming security protocols (RoT, MACsec).
• Experience working in global, cross-functional teams and managing outsourced suppliers or IP integration.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Science, Engineering, or a related field with corresponding experience: Bachelor's +6+ years, Master's +5+ years, or PhD +4+ years in ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work. Equivalent practical experience will be considered.

About the Company

Company: Qualcomm

Headquarters: San Diego, California, United States

Qualcomm is a global leader in semiconductor and telecommunications equipment, specializing in mobile technologies and innovations. Known for its Adreno GPUs, the company provides solutions enabling advancements in mobile gaming, AI, VR/AR, and autonomous driving. Qualcomm's cutting-edge technology and commitment to high-performance, power-efficient designs drive the evolution of mobile graphics and connectivity worldwide.