Product SoC Architect (Networking)

TL;DR

Product SoC Architect (Networking): Driving the architectural vision for IPU and DPU platforms with an accent on compute, memory, and coherency architectures for next-generation data centers. Focus on optimizing performance, power, and scalability for hyperscale deployments.

Location: Hybrid in Santa Clara, California, US

Salary: $190,610 - $311,890

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor manufacturing and system-on-chip design, focusing on scalable engineering solutions for data centers and foundry services.

What you will do

• Lead comprehensive architecture development for IPU SoCs from initial concept through silicon implementation.
• Define multi-generation SoC strategies, including processor selection, cache hierarchies, and coherency models.
• Design advanced memory subsystems incorporating DDR/HBM technologies and QoS management.
• Drive SMMU/IOMMU architecture for virtualization-intensive IPU workloads and multi-tenant isolation.
• Establish representative performance benchmarks and KPIs for cloud networking, storage, and security offloads.
• Provide technical guidance across silicon design, firmware, and operating system integration teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a STEM field.
• 8+ years of experience in SoC, CPU, or subsystem architecture with leadership in compute or memory design.
• 8+ years of experience in networking performance engineering or IPU/DPU architecture.
• Expertise in high-speed Ethernet, packet processing, and data center networking technologies.
• Proven experience defining KPI-driven validation processes and analyzing complex performance data.

Nice to have

• Post Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with ARM/x86 compute, NUMA systems, or large-scale platform architectures.
• Familiarity with PCIe, CXL, and memory semantics for high-performance IO.
• Experience with performance modeling techniques such as simulation, emulation, and profiling.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model allowing a split between on-site and off-site work.
• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation benefit programs.