SoC Architect

Job Title

SoC Architect

Role Summary

The SoC Architect defines and evolves complex Wi‑Fi system-on-chip architectures, interfaces, and specifications across hardware, firmware and IP teams. Responsible for system-level tradeoffs in compute, memory, interconnect, security and power to meet product and market requirements.

Works with cross-functional engineering teams in Pune to deliver architecture specifications, early performance/power estimates, and integration guidance for next-generation SoC products.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 12+ years of industry experience in SoC architecture, microarchitecture, RTL or physical design.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining architectures, coordinating integration, and driving performance and power optimizations.

• Lead definition and evolution of Wi‑Fi SoC architectures aligned with product strategy and industry standards.
• Design scalable multi-core compute microarchitectures; optimize TCMs, SRAM hierarchy, DMA and interconnect bandwidth.
• Specify and integrate secure boot, root‑of‑trust, isolation domains and cryptographic accelerators; support functional safety and lifecycle requirements.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware and IP teams to integrate processing, memory, power management, peripherals and interconnect subsystems; interface with analog IP (ADC, DAC, PLL, SERDES).
• Lead architectural strategies for performance-per-watt tradeoffs and early power/performance estimation to reduce program risk.
• Create and maintain architecture specifications, best practices and technical documentation to guide development teams.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience; preferred items listed separately.

• 12+ years industry experience in SoC architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, and/or physical design.
• Deep understanding of CPU/microcontroller architectures, interconnects, memory management, bus protocols and peripheral integration.
• Experience with low-power design techniques and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with common interfaces and protocols: Ethernet, USB, SPI, I3C.
• Strong collaboration skills across silicon, hardware and software teams; experience driving cross-functional technical decisions.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with ARM Cortex‑M architectures.
• Background in power and performance modeling, HW/SW co-design and debugging.
• Knowledge of functional safety and security standards.
• Familiarity with Wi‑Fi integration, networking protocols and secure wireless communication.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is specified; the posting pairs this with 12+ years of industry experience.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.