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The SOC Platform Architect - IP Power joins the infrastructure IP Team to support the design of critical hardware components including Interconnect (NOC), System Cache, Memory controllers, and System MMU for SoC integration. In this role, you will collaborate with hardware designers to gather power estimations for infrastructure IPs, analyze data to identify architectural or micro-architectural bugs and limitations, and propose necessary optimizations. You will coordinate with domain leads to ensure robust deployment plans based on specific product requirements while navigating the end-to-end silicon design flow. The position requires expertise in computer architecture, system power design, and power estimation flows. Key technical competencies include knowledge of interconnect protocols, SoC infrastructure hardware, and programming languages for automation. Candidates should also possess familiarity with Quality of Service, clocking, power management, security, and debug architectures across various software interfaces.
SoC Architecture
Micro-architecture
Network-on-Chip
ARM
RISC-V
C++
Python
Linux
RTOS
Front-end Design
Verification
Power Management
Memory Systems
PCIe
USB
Ethernet
Machine Learning
Simulation
Modeling
unit-testing
Electrical Systems Engineering
Digital Logic Design
ASIC
Power Modeling
High Level Synthesis
Machine Learning
Camera Systems
Waveform Analysis
Simulation Tools
Verification
SoC Architecture
Semiconductor Power Architecture
Power Integrity
Signal Integrity
C
C++
Scripting
Emulation
Silicon Validation
Firmware
Software Engineering
PC Architecture
Simulation
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