SOC Architect - Chiplet

Job Title

SOC Architect - Chiplet

Role Summary

Design the central compute chiplet for a next-generation automotive SoC, translating automotive and safety requirements into architecture that meets performance, power, and reliability targets. The role sits on the Architecture team and works cross-functionally with design, verification, software, and systems engineering.

This is a remote role based in Munich, Germany.

Experience Level

Senior level; candidates should have at least 5+ years of experience translating high-level requirements into detailed SoC or chiplet architecture. The company may consider a range of seniorities during interview, with offers aligned to assessed level.

Responsibilities

Drive architecture and specification for one or more chiplets in the robotics and automotive product family.

• Define chiplet architecture for CPUs, interconnect, memory, I/O, and subsystem integration.
• Translate automotive and functional-safety requirements into implementable architecture and design constraints.
• Optimize trade-offs among performance, power, area (PPA), safety, and reliability.
• Identify high-impact features that improve PPA and reliability without unnecessary complexity.
• Collaborate across design, verification, software, and systems teams to ensure timely and reliable execution.
• Integrate complex IP blocks and CPU subsystems into a coherent, shippable product architecture.

Requirements

Must-have experience and skills.

• 5+ years of experience converting high-level requirements into detailed architectural direction for SoC or chiplet designs.
• Deep knowledge of SoC architecture, including interconnects, I/O, memory subsystems, and CPU subsystems.
• Proven ability to design within performance, power, and reliability constraints and make informed trade-offs.
• Experience working cross-functionally with design, verification, software, and systems teams.
• Familiarity with or willingness to work on functional safety and automotive-grade design; knowledge of ISO 26262 is a strong asset.
• Ability to prioritize features that improve PPA, safety, and reliability while minimizing complexity.
• Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology; employment may be contingent on citizenship/permanent residency status or prior license approval under U.S. export laws.

Nice-to-have:

• Prior experience with automotive SoC or chiplet architectures.
• Hands-on experience integrating complex third-party IP and CPU subsystems.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Tenstorrent

Headquarters: Austin, Texas, United States

Tenstorrent is a technology company focused on designing innovative computing solutions. They are known for their expertise in the development of advanced hardware, including ASICs and SoCs, aimed at enhancing performance and efficiency in various applications.