System Architect - SemiconductorMichael Page

Join our client, an innovator in advanced semiconductor solutions, where you'll be at the forefront of developing the latest MCU and DSP-based systems for applications in healthcare and industrial technology. As a Senior System Architect, you will define, design, and optimize highly efficient, scalable, and reusable solutions.

This role demands a senior-level architect with strong experience in low-power, mixed-signal semiconductor design who can guide product strategy, balance technical trade-offs, and work cross-functionally to develop cost-effective solutions for miniature connected devices.

#MCU DSP Architect
#Low-Power Mixed-Signal
#Semiconductor Product Development
#System Partitioning Engineer
#IP Reuse Strategy
#System Design Architect
#Battery-Powered Device Design
#Medical Industrial Applications
#Customer Engagement Engineer
#Feasibility Analysis for Embedded Systems

Main Missions of the System Architect :

• Design advanced MCU and DSP products that are efficient, compact, and suitable for battery-powered use.
• Turn customer and market requirements into actionable technical specifications, ensuring that each feature aligns with user needs.
• Decide how different functions should be divided between hardware and firmware, analyzing trade-offs to achieve the best balance of performance, cost, and power efficiency.
• Work with business leaders, design teams, marketing, and other departments to promote a unified product development approach, maximizing IP (Intellectual Property) reuse and reducing development costs.
• Act as the technical point person for customers, helping them align their goals with the long-term roadmap and bringing new business opportunities to the company.

The successful System Architect should have part or entire set of skills mentioned below :

• 7+ years of experience in mixed-signal semiconductor design with low-power MCU/DSP expertise.
• Strong background in system architecture, IP reuse, and system partitioning for power-efficient design.
• Strong background in system-level design, particularly for industrial or medical devices.
• Ability to balance design choices against business goals.
• Proven experience in customer-facing roles, with clear communication skills for translating technical insights to various stakeholders.
• Experience working cross-functionally and promoting IP reuse to streamline development and maximize efficiency.

Technical Skills must/nice to have :

• Languages: Verilog, SystemVerilog
• Verification Methods: UVM, Static and Dynamic Verification
• System Partitioning: Expertise in balancing hardware/software partitioning for power efficiency
• Low-Power Design Concepts: Deep knowledge of low-power, mixed-signal design principles for battery-operated devices
• Product Feasibility and Costing: Tools for feasibility analysis, cost estimation, and technical assessments
• Collaboration Tools: Familiarity with IP reuse frameworks, platform-based product development approaches
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with industrial and medical device standards, safety requirements, and regulatory considerations,
• Firmware Development Needs: Understanding firmware requirements for programmable architectures to guide system-level design