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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** HCL Technologies
- **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Very-Large-Scale Integration, Formal Verification, System on a Chip, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Physical Design
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/solution-architect-tampa-fl--f8718e4e-d218-4b89-ad48-df62360fb147

## About the Role

Technical Leadership, VLSI, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Project/Program Management, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), Silicon Bringup, Customer Relations, Cross-Functional, Team Lead/Manager, RTL Design, Proven experience leading customer-facing chip programs

Strong knowledge of:

SoC architecture and integration

RTL to GDSII full flow

Verification methodologies (UVM)

Physical design and signoff

Experience in multiple successful tapeouts

Strong stakeholder management (customer + internal)

Ability to lead distributed/global teams (onsite-offshore)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in semiconductor services companies (e.g., large SI/ES firms)

Exposure to advanced nodes (7nm)

Experience with IPs (CPU subsystems, high-speed interfaces, AI/ML accelerators)

Familiarity with foundry interactions and tapeout processes

Business & Leadership Expectations:

Drive account growth (identify new opportunities within existing customers)

Balance delivery excellence + margin awareness

Mentor next-level leaders (Module Leads, Project Leads)

Bring execution rigor with customer-centric mindset

Strong communication for CXO-level interactions

Success Metrics:

On-time, first-time-right tapeouts

Customer satisfaction and repeat business

Program margin and efficiency

Team retention and capability growth

## Description

The Chip Lead at HCLTech will drive end-to-end SoC/ASIC programs for global customers, owning delivery, customer engagement, and technical leadership. The role combines deep VLSI expertise with strong program management and business-facing responsibilities., Own end-to-end chip program delivery for customer engagements (architecture to silicon bring-up)

Act as primary technical interface to customers, driving trust, reviews, and escalations

Lead cross-functional teams across:

RTL Design

Verification (UVM-based)

Physical Design (PnR, STA, Signoff)

DFT and integration

Drive program planning, estimation, and execution in a services environment

Ensure adherence to schedule, quality, and PPA (Power, Performance, Area) targets

Manage risk, dependencies, and change requests in dynamic customer programs