Principal Architect of GAI-Oriented Mobile System

This role is part of the Jobright TNT - the private hiring network connecting top talent with top AI startups like Perplexity, Mercor, Cresta, Suno and 150 more. This is not a mass job posting. Only select, high-signal candidates are invited to Jobright TNT and recommended directly to hiring teams Hiring Company: MediaTek One-liner: MediaTek is one of the world’s leading fabless semiconductor companies, building industry-leading SoCs that power smartphones, smart devices, automotive, and the next generation of edge AI computing. The Principal Architect will lead innovations in GAI-oriented mobile system design and collaborate with engineering leaders to develop next-generation AI-enabled products, ensuring alignment with market demands and technology trends. Salary: $180K/yr - $260K/yr Why Join Us: • Generated over $19B in revenue in 2025, with flagship smartphone revenue growing over 40% YoY while powering 2B+ connected devices annually.• Join one of MediaTek’s fastest-growing engineering teams, expected to double as the company accelerates its AI computing strategy.• Play a key role in MediaTek’s transformation into an AI computing platform company, spanning flagship mobile, edge AI, AI PCs, automotive, and AI silicon.• Solve some of the industry’s toughest hardware-software co-design challenges for next-generation AI computing and flagship mobile platforms. Role Responsibilities • Perform in-depth technical analyses and trend studies on mobile system enabled by AI technology with cloud and/or local models• Evaluate current mobile system on its performance, power, and user experience in supporting new user experiences with AI• Lead and propose strategic innovations in mobile system architecture through software-hardware codesign for best AI experiences• Work closely with engineering leaders and product managers to transform market demands into product roadmaps and technical solutions• Stay at the forefront of Generative AI and mobile technology trends, and drive the adoption of best practices in software architecture and AI/ML integration• Mentor and guide cross-functional engineering teams in best practices for device system design and implementation• Support business development and customer-facing teams with technical expertise and solution proposals Qualifications Required • Strong experience in strategic planning and technology innovation for mobile system• Deep understanding of use cases and user experiences in AI-powered consumer devices• Proven experience in architecting device AI system with a successful track record• Strong experience in leading cross-geo teams in multicultural and multinational environments• Strong soft skills in technology acumen, system abstraction, and technical communication• 10+ years experiences in system software, Android stack, software-hardware codesign, hardware acceleration• 5+ years experiences in AI/ML-based mobile products and system development• Bilingual with English and Mandarin Preferred • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related majors preferred How can I join Jobright TNT: If this is your first time applying to a Jobright TNT role, the process works as follows: 1. Apply to your first Jobright TNT role2. We review your background to determine if you meet the TNT quality bar3. If qualified, your application is directly recommended to the employer4. Once accepted into TNT, you may be:- Invited to apply for other exclusive TNT-only roles- Invited to private, invite-only hiring events with top startups You will be notified of your TNT selection result. PS: All Jobright TNT roles are 100% real, directly hired by top AI startups we partner with, and come with priority review and higher response rates than the normal application queue.