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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Architect - **Company:** Openchip & Software Technologies - **Location:** Barcelona, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Microarchitecture, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Reduced Instruction Set Computing, Simulation Software, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, SystemVerilog, Verilog, Network Switches, Scripting, High Performance Computing, Information Technology, Power Analysis (Cryptography), Multiaccess Edge Computing, Physical Design - **Published:** August 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/design-architect-en-barcelona-ID-367626476 ## About the Role ~ General knowledge of on-chip network protocols: General knowledge of cache coherent memory systems and interconnect. ~ Familiarity with RISC-V architecture. ~ Working Knowledge with SystemVerilog or Verilog, C or C++, scripting languages such as Python ~ Hands-on experience with SoC Design, Verilog RTL coding and simulation software. ~ General knowledge of functional and performance simulators. ~ Good understanding of the design convergence cycle in terms of architecture, micro-architecture, synthesis, timing closure and verification. Full Time. Enjoy a hybrid work environment. ## Description About Openchip Openchip is a European Silicon Engineering Company, headquartered in Barcelona, Spain.Our technologies will provide a value in multiple fields as Artificial Intelligence, Security and Privacy and Carbon Footprint Reduction.Our chips will be used in High Performance Computing, Autonomous Driving, Telecommunications, Personalized Medicine, Edge Computing and Cloud.About The Function The Network-on-chip Architecture team consists of a multi-disciplinary group involved from early product specification and analysis effort to final RTL delivery to the SoCs.One aspect of the process is to identify architecture bottlenecks and drive micro-architecture choices using performance and power analysis, and to provide the SoC team with design guidelines for bus protocol compliance and best power interconnect.Job Responsibilities As SoC Interconnect Senior Architect, you will work with a team of engineers to develop and verify state-of-the-art Memory Interface and Network-on-Chip IP cores.You will be working on advanced device architectures, design definition, implementation, and verification.Actively work with SoC Architecture, verification, physical design team, Soc Floorplan, core teams to achieve system targets for performances, area and power.Evaluate new IPs, driving new protocol deployments as well as defining system wide guidelines for IPs to inter-operate together in the SoC.Deliver RTL to the SoC team, support verification and silicon validation teams, and work with SW teams to support successful deployments of the interconnects.Working knowledge of System on Chip and Network on Chip Architectures.~ General knowledge of on-chip network protocols: General knowledge of cache coherent memory systems and interconnect.~ Familiarity with RISC-V architecture.~ Working Knowledge with SystemVerilog or Verilog, C or C++, scripting languages such as Python ~ Hands-on experience with SoC Design, Verilog RTL coding and simulation software.~ General knowledge of functional and performance simulators.~ Good understanding of the design convergence cycle in terms of architecture, micro-architecture, synthesis, timing closure and verification.Full Time.Enjoy a hybrid work environment.We can offer a competitive compensation package in a flexible work schema that will help you to keep a balance between your personal and professional life.At Openchip & Software Technologies S.L., Mid-Senior level Full-time Industries: Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at OPENCHIP & SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES by 2x Get notified about new Senior Architect jobs in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.Senior Digital Architect - Product Domain Senior Digital Enterprise Architect - Arabic Speaker SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (PLANNING PLATFORMS)Senior IT Infrastructure and Cloud Architect.Principal Solutions Architect (Consultancy) ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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