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SoC Interconnect Technology Team Lead

Arm · San Jose, CA · 4 days ago
HybridInformation Technology$398k–$538k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced SoC Interconnect Technology Team Lead to drive the architecture, design, and execution of next-generation coherent and non-coherent interconnect solutions for advanced SoCs. This role requires deep expertise in scalable interconnect fabrics across mobile, battery-operated, and large-scale compute systems, with a strong focus on performance, power efficiency, and system-level optimization. You will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering robust interconnect IP and shaping future SoC architectures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and development of coherent and non-coherent interconnect fabrics for complex SoCs.
  • Define and drive system-level interconnect strategies, including topology, Quality of Service (QoS), latency, bandwidth, and power optimization.
  • Collaborate with CPU, GPU, NPU, memory, and system teams to ensure seamless integration and performance scaling.
  • Drive adoption and implementation of industry standards (e.g., AMBA AXI/ACE/CHI or equivalent).
  • Own performance modeling, analysis, and bottleneck identification across use cases.
  • Guide microarchitecture, RTL design, and verification strategy for interconnect IP.
  • Lead debug and root-cause analysis of complex system-level issues.
  • Mentor and grow a team of architects and engineers.
  • Contribute to roadmap planning for next-generation SoC interconnect technologies.

Required Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in SoC architecture/design, with a focus on interconnects or system fabrics.
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale SoCs (mobile, battery-powered, or high-performance compute platforms).
  • Deep understanding of coherent interconnect protocols (e.g., AMBA ACE, CHI, CCIX, CXL, or similar).
  • Strong experience with non-coherent interconnects (AXI, NoC-based fabrics, etc.).
  • Expertise in performance analysis, modeling, and system trade-offs (latency, bandwidth, power).
  • Solid knowledge of cache coherency, memory hierarchy, and system architecture.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving complex projects to tape-out.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with battery-optimized SoC design (low power, DVFS, power domains).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML accelerators, GPUs, or heterogeneous compute systems.
  • Exposure to network-on-chip (NoC) design methodologies and tools.
  • Experience with silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Bring

  • Strategic thinking with strong execution capability.
  • Ability to influence architecture across multiple subsystems.
  • Passion for building scalable, high-performance, and power-efficient systems.
  • A track record of mentoring and building high-impact teams.

Pay

Salary Range: $397,800-$538,200 per year

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