SoC Chief Architect - Wireless

China Permanent RMB1,500,000 - RMB2,000,000 per year View Job Description
The SoC Chief Architect will define and drive overall chip architecture, ensuring alignment across performance, power, cost, area, and manufacturability targets.
  • Take ownership of full‑chip architecture definition and drive complex SoC
  • Work on advanced‑node communication SoCs with strong influence

About Our Client

Our client is a semiconductor design company focused on communication SoC development.

Job Description

  • Define overall chip architecture and technical framework, including system specifications and decomposition of performance, power, cost, and area targets; produce architecture documentation and technical proposals.
  • Lead SoC‑level architecture design, including IP selection and integration, interface protocol definition, and timing constraint planning.
  • Define hardware and software partitioning, including internal functional module design, driver architecture, and on‑chip firmware interaction to ensure system efficiency and scalability.
  • Drive coordination across architecture design, verification, and front‑end/back‑end implementation, resolving key challenges related to timing, low power, and system integration.



The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree or above in Communications, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • More than 10 years of experience in communication SoC architecture design (4G/5G), with at least three successful tape‑outs; hands‑on experience with 12 nm or more advanced process nodes is required.
  • Proven experience managing full architecture cycles for two or more generations of mass‑produced chips, with delivery records.
  • Strong capability in 12 nm SoC architecture design, with experience in DFT, STA, low‑power design, and physical implementation collaboration, as well as yield and production support.
  • In‑depth knowledge of ARM, CEVA, AMBA, DDR, and high‑speed interfaces such as PCIe and SerDes; solid experience with NoC design and heterogeneous integration, including chiplet partitioning and implementation.
  • Ability to define chip‑level verification strategies, promote front‑end and back‑end collaboration, resolve architecture‑level bottlenecks, and ensure testability and manufacturability.
  • Experience with radiation‑tolerant design is a plus; familiarity with advanced packaging technologies is an advantage.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to proactively expand technical knowledge and deliver work effectively.



What's on Offer

    • Competitive compensation aligned with senior technical responsibilities.
    • Participation in advanced SoC architecture planning and long‑term product roadmaps.
    • Collaboration with experienced cross‑functional engineering teams.
    • Flexible working location options in Beijing, Wuhan, Xi'an, or Shanghai.



Contact
Marcus Zhu
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7007318
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3505

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Integrated Circuit Design / Semiconductor
What is your area of specialisation?
Semiconductors
Location
China
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marcus Zhu
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3505
Job Reference
JN-042026-7007318

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