System Architect - Semiconductor
Key information
- Publication date:11 November 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Salary:CHF 137 471 - 171 839 /year
- Place of work:Neuchâtel
This role is for a System Architect Designer specializing in connected, low-power MCU and DSP products. The focus is on creating miniature, battery-powered devices for industrial and medical applications, such as portable health monitors and connected sensors. The architect will develop the specifications and system designs that balance functionality, power efficiency, and cost while ensuring seamless integration across different parts of the design.
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
Description
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.
Profile
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
Job Offer
Local Benefits :
- Child Allowance,
- Supplementary salary : Salary paid in 12 instalments + 13th month,
- 5 weeks of holidays (25 days),
- Corporate bonus program,
