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# SoC architects

- **Company:** Aptiv Corporation
- **Location:** Walnut Creek, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $168,000.0 - $300,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Coverage, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Ethernet, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), PCI Express, Tcl (Programming Language), Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Application Specific Integrated Circuits
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.themuse.com/jobs/aptiv/principal-soc-architect

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
 * 12+ years of experience in ARM CPU based SoC architecture and silicon development.
 * Strong experience with ARM based Memory, IO virtualization.
 * Strong experience with Ethernet and PCIe protocols.
 * Strong experience with memory sub-systems and NoC.

The Successful Candidate will Have as Many of the Following Experiences and Capabilities as Possible

 * Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
 * 15+ years of experience with ARM CPU based ASIC/SOC architecture and design.
 * Experience and knowledge of 3rd party IP eco system.
 * Experience with RTL coding for a complex silicon project from concept to launch.
 * Experience in supporting SoC debug and emulator/FPGA based validation.
 * Experience in Tcl, Perl, Python scripting.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 * It's a plus if you have automotive design experience.

## Description

We are looking for SoC architects to work closely with multiple engineering teams who are focused on the development of Aptiv's future generation of products.

In This Role, You'll

 * Lead a team of 3-5 highly experienced semiconductor engineers
 * Work with the platform Architects to create SoC architecture specification.
 * Work with OS/SW/AI Algorithms team to define SoC & IP features.
 * Work with OS/SW teams to define memory, IO features.
 * Work with internal as well as 3rd party IP providers to drive the SoC architecture.
 * Comprehend SoC use cases and compare all the IPs for PPA, features and drive IP selection.

 * Work with SoC micro architects for IP integration definitions, HW/SW interfaces, programming models
 * Determine power, performance and area tradeoffs as well as how data and control flows interact.
 * Determine electrical and thermal considerations at the chip, package and system levels.
 * Coordinate and track key deliverables and issues with Aptiv's internal and 3rd party IP partners.
 * Perform design, verification reviews via coverage matrix to make sure all the use cases are fully verified.
 * Create acceptance criteria for synthesis, STA, verification, validation and test coverage aspects.
 * Work with our design partners and support them through the execution of the SoC to ensure first-pass silicon success.