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# System-on-Chip (SoC) Architect

- **Company:** Matx Inc
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Hardware Design, Internet Protocol, Python (Programming Language), Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, System on a Chip, Systems Integration, Verilog, Scripting
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/soc-architect-mountain-view-ca--fc5d2b4e-158c-4a5b-8dd2-450f1613e1fb

## About the Role

* Industry experience in complex SoC architectures
 * Knowledge of memory systems and interconnect fabrics, including industry standards
 * Ability to define functional and PPA requirements from use cases
 * Sound architectural judgment in driving trade-off decisions
 * Excellent technical communication, documentation, and organizational skills
 * Experience collaborating across hardware, software, and third-party IP teams
 * Programming/scripting skills (verilog, bash, C/C++, python etc)
 * This is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through Thursday, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bash Scripting, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Disability Insurance, Diversity, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, Hardware Design, Health Plan, IP (Internet Protocol), Industry Standards, Life Insurance, Machine Tool, Memory Hardware, Military, Organizational Skills, Product Requirements Document (PRD), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Reimbursement, Requirements Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), State Laws and Regulations, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, Use Cases, Verilog Hardware Description Language

## Description

* Lead SoC architecture by translating Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) into SoC-level architectures in collaboration with subsystem architects and cross-functional teams
 * Define SoC architecture including memory, systems, interconnects, clocking, power, IP requirements, and system integration
 * Define system flows for power-up, boot, and recovery
 * Own PPA feasibility and drive power, performance, and area trade-offs with implementation teams
 * Own architectural specifications and documentation from definition through productization


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