SOC Architect (AI)

TL;DR

SOC Architect (AI/Automotive): Designing the central compute chiplet for next-generation automotive SoCs with an accent on PPA, safety, and reliability. Focus on translating high-level requirements into detailed architectural specifications and integrating complex IP blocks into a coherent shippable product.

Location: Remote, based in Munich, Germany

Company

hirify.global is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations and cost efficiency through unified software and semiconductor innovations.

What you will do

• Architect and specify one or more chiplets within the robotics and automotive product family.
• Translate high-level automotive and safety requirements into detailed architectural direction.
• Identify and implement impactful features to optimize PPA, safety, and reliability without adding unnecessary complexity.
• Collaborate across design, verification, software, and systems teams to maintain execution momentum.
• Integrate complex IP blocks and CPU subsystems into a coherent, shippable automotive SoC.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience translating high-level requirements into detailed architectural direction.
• Deep knowledge of SoC architecture, including interconnects, I/O, memory, and CPUs.
• Experience working within strict performance, power, and reliability constraints.
• Familiarity with functional safety, ISO 26262, and automotive-grade design challenges.
• Must be based in Munich, Germany.
• Must be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled technology (contingent upon citizenship/residency status).

Culture & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Collaborative environment that values curiosity and a commitment to solving hard problems.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI hardware and a high-performance RISC-V CPU developed from scratch.
• Equal opportunity employer.