System Architect - Protocol Bridges

About the Role

As a System Architect specializing in Protocol Bridges, you will drive the definition and roadmap for innovative protocol bridges, interface aggregators, and connectivity hub solutions. You will translate customer requirements into product specifications, conduct competitive technical analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and launch new products.

Responsibilities

• Identify new markets and emerging application trends to define innovative protocol bridges, interface aggregators, and connectivity hub solutions.
• 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 design & test engineers, applications engineers, and marketing teams to develop and launch new products on time.
• Prepare technical documentation, including product specifications, datasheets, white papers, presentations, and application notes.
• 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 to provide technical expertise, assist with customer engagements, and support marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to standardization efforts and collaborate with partners and OEMs to arrive at innovative proposals and new architectures.

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 on innovative proposals and new architectures.
• Active participation and contribution to standardization efforts.
• 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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (BSEE); Master’s degree (MSEE) is desirable.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in California is $196,800 to $270,600 annually. Individual total compensation may vary based on qualifications, skill level, work location, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

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