Principal HW System Architect (f/m/d)

Responsible for helping Marketing translate customer and standardization bodies’ requirements into state-of-the-art SoC architectures and detailed target specifications Defining innovative and robust architectural plans for the Division’s connectivity SoCs targeting lowest power consumption, smallest system size and lowest cost solutions Derive new concepts and IP blocks required for future oriented ICs, including external IP selection and vendor relationships Drive the feasibility assessment of new product platforms Conduct performance evaluation/simulation of SoC architectures (e.g. bus/ cache performance) Generate documentation (e.g. Objective Specifications, Datasheet, Verification Plan, Production Test Plan) Scanning of related technologies and market trends; competitive analysis BSc or MSc Degree in Electronics Detailed technical experience in system definition/concept engineering within the semiconductor industry Strong background in digital design · Ideally with a solid, proven track record as system architect Strong technical background (BSc. EE, MSc. EE or similar) ideally in embedded System on Chips with microcontroller, DSP, RF and analog mixed signal content Solid working experience as a system architect Good understanding of IC design and manufacturing process System level know-how of low-power wireless systems and protocols, e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi Solid understanding of embedded system-on-chip architectures and embedded systems Understanding of embedded software and software architectures High degree of autonomy and strong teamwork abilities Able to analyze sometimes fuzzy client propositions/wishes of high complexity using best practices, based on internal technical knowhow and knowledge of customer’s systems Good analytic knowledge, creative, positive thinking and innovative Good communication skills and a team-player Fluent in English Able to establish and maintain internal networks amongst peers and designers Results driven, loads of passion and dri