SoC Platform Architect

Amd

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$200,000–$300,000 / yr
Posted
37 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Aug 5, 2027

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Above market

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This role $250k
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About Amd

AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is a semiconductor company that develops high-performance processors, graphics cards, and adaptive computing solutions for gaming, data centers, and embedded markets. Industry: Semiconductors

Amd currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · SoC Platform Architect

The SoC Platform Architect will lead the architecture of next-generation Adaptive SoCs, focusing on compute, memory, AI, high-speed I/O, power, and clocking. This role involves defining subsystem architectures for processors, interconnects, and multimedia blocks while driving integration strategies including boot flows, security considerations, and power domains. The architect will perform early-stage exploration, workload analysis, and performance modeling to balance power, area, and cost. Key technical responsibilities include managing analog and mixed-signal IP integrations such as SerDes, DDR PHYs, PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, USB, UCIe, and HBM. The role requires expertise in signal and power integrity, package-board co-design, and advanced packaging technologies. This position addresses the challenge of creating scalable, high-performance solutions for diverse applications including data centers, networking, graphics, and embedded systems through technical leadership across multiple engineering disciplines.

What you'll do

  • Define architecture for SoC subsystems including processors, memory, interconnects, and AI engines while balancing performance, power, area, and cost.
  • Lead integration strategies for control architecture, reset/boot flows, clocking, power domains, and security considerations.
  • Conduct early-stage architectural exploration through workload analysis, performance modeling, and specification development.
  • Evaluate system-level solutions for analog and mixed-signal IPs including high-speed SerDes, DDR PHYs, and PCIe/CXL interfaces.
  • Drive technical decisions regarding signal integrity, power integrity, and package-board co-design to ensure robust platform deployment.
  • Develop cohesive architecture solutions for diverse use cases across AI, data center, networking, and multimedia applications.
  • Mentor engineers and establish the long-term technical direction of the architecture organization.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
  • Proven experience leading SoC architecture for complex processor-based systems including memory, interconnect, and I/O subsystems.
  • Deep expertise in analog and mixed-signal IP integration, including SerDes, DDR PHYs, and power management solutions.
  • Experience with board-level architecture, platform design, signal integrity, power integrity, and package-board interactions.
  • Expertise in industry-standard interfaces such as PCIe, CXL, Ethernet, USB, UCIe, DDR, LPDDR, and HBM.
  • Proficiency in SoC control architecture, including reset design, clocking strategies, and system bring-up.
  • Demonstrated success delivering high-performance, low-power SoC products from concept through production.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills to influence architectural decisions.

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