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# System on a Chip Architect

- **Company:** Platform Recruitment
- **Location:** Northampton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Systems Architecture, System on a Chip, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Hardware Acceleration, Physical Design
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42050511/

## About the Role

You should have:Ownership of at least one ASIC or SoC taken to tape-outStrong SoC, ASIC or processor architecture experienceHands-on performance modelling in Python, C++ or similarStrong knowledge of memory architecture, interconnects and HW/SW interfacesExperience working with industry-standard EDA tool flows
Experience with compute accelerators, DSP, AI hardware or other high-performance silicon would be highly relevant.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion.

## Description

I'm working with a highly innovative technology company looking to appoint an experienced SoC Architect to help define and deliver a new generation of complex silicon.This is a senior technical role with ownership across system architecture, performance modelling, HW/SW partitioning and architectural trade-offs across power, performance, area and timing.
You'll work closely with RTL, verification, firmware, compiler and physical design teams, helping guide the design from early architecture through to tape-out and bring-up.


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