Senior Software Architect - RISC-V Embedded Systems
MicrochipJob Title
Senior Software Architect - RISC-V Embedded Systems
Role Summary
Lead design of the end-to-end software foundation for a 64-bit RISC-V multi-processor SoC (PIC64 family) targeting Aerospace, Defense, Automotive and industrial markets. Work with cross-functional teams to define architecture, verification evidence, and requirements traceability for high-reliability embedded platforms.
Interface with engineering, marketing, and customers to influence product roadmap and ensure the platform meets performance, reliability, and security expectations.
Experience Level
Senior-level. Years of experience: not specified.
Responsibilities
The architect will define software architecture, establish standards, and oversee delivery of implementations and verification evidence.
- Define end-to-end software architecture for a new RISC-V SoC to meet real-time, performance, and security requirements.
- Establish coding standards, architectural guidelines, requirements traceability, and governance processes.
- Lead architecture and technical review forums; provide mentorship to engineering teams.
- Oversee software design, implementation, verification evidence, and lifecycle records (Jira/lifecycle tools).
- Represent the architecture in customer discussions and partner with marketing and applications teams.
- Coordinate cross-team engineering activities to ensure objective evidence meets customer expectations.
- Travel up to 25% as required.
Requirements
Must-have qualifications and core technical skills.
- Extensive experience as a software architect for high-reliability embedded systems, including platform design from concept.
- Experience in Avionics or Automotive development with strong knowledge of requirements traceability and evidence-based delivery.
- Technical expertise in RTOS, multi-processor architectures, and low-level programming in C/C++ and Python.
- Proven leadership: ability to mentor engineers and communicate complex technical concepts to customers.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with DO-178C/ED-12C or ISO 26262/ASPICE.
- Hands-on experience with RISC-V architectures and embedded Linux in mixed-workload systems.
- Experience with hardware/software co-design and systems engineering workflows.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate design and documentation.
Education Requirements
Not specified.
About the Company
Company: Microchip
Headquarters: Chandler, Arizona, USA
Microchip is a leading semiconductor company focused on developing innovative solutions to enhance the human experience. With a commitment to empowering innovation, Microchip prioritizes the value of its employees by fostering a culture that supports their growth and contributions.
