System Architect - Protocol Bridges

Responsibilities

• Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative protocol bridges, interface aggregator, and connectivity hub solution roadmap.
• Translate customer requirements into product specifications with a compelling value proposition and competitive advantages.
• Actively engage with customers to gain a deep understanding of their system and product requirements.
• Conduct competitive technical analysis and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Design & Test Engineers, Applications Engineers, and Marketing—to develop and launch new products on time.
• Prepare technical documentation, including product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, application notes, and develop product demos that highlight the value proposition and advantages of products.
• Oversee the development of application reference circuits and demonstration boards.
• Provide technical guidance and support for complex customer issues to secure design-ins.
• Provide application support and technical training for key customers and field application engineers.
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Customer Account teams—provide technical expertise, assist with customer engagements, and support marketing campaigns.

Requirements

• 15+ years of work experience in new product definition and architecture specification.
• Solid knowledge of multiple interface specifications: USB2/eUSB2, I3C, I2C, UART, SPMI, SDIO, I2S, Real-time Ethernet 100M/1G.
• Prior specification and development experience with protocol bridging, aggregator, and interface expander solutions (MCU-based or Hardware FSM-based).
• Working knowledge of timestamping and security/encryption is beneficial.
• Experience with IEEE1722 and IEEE1588-based implementations.
• Good understanding of mobile, data centers, robotics, and embedded/IoT system architectures.
• Strategic thinking to collaborate with partners and OEMs to arrive at innovative proposals and new architectures.
• Active participation and contribution to standardization efforts.
• Prior experience developing System-C function models is desired; timing-accurate modeling experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork skills, with a can-do attitude and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

BSEE in Electronics/Electrical Engineering; MSEE is desirable.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $196,800 to $270,600 annually (specific to California; range may vary based on work location, qualifications, skill level, and other business needs).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid leave.
• Competitive benefits, incentive compensation, and/or equity for certain roles.