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SOC-IP Architect
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An SoC hardware architect designs network-on-chip and cache-coherency IP specifications, collaborates with hardware and software teams, and helps shape Baya Systems’ technology portfolio for chiplet and multi-die systems.
About this role
Baya Systems is inspired by the baya bird, also known as the weaver. Baya birds weave very unique and intricate hanging nests from different materials. The nests are robust and safe while being extremely lightweight and efficient.
Baya is a fast-moving Series B startup built by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate intelligent computing in the emerging chiplet era. We focus on software-driven, unified fabric solutions for single-die and multi-die systems. We design and license disruptive intellectual property for use in semiconductor chips, with software development platforms to simplify the design process and reduce the time to market for complex System-on-Chip (SoC) and multi-chiplet systems. This enables our partners to innovate and deliver compelling solutions for data center, infrastructure, AI, Automotive, and Edge IoT markets. We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals share our passion for enabling innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry that empowers game-changing products and services!
SOC-IP ARCHITECT
Reports to: Chief Hardware Architect (London, England Based)
Location (s): Cambridge England, United Kingdom (preferred)
Remote rest of Europe/Santa Clara, CA/ Bengaluru, India
About the role:
We are seeking an SoC hardware architect to work on network-on-chip and/or cache-coherency IP specifications. This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of the industry’s most happening startups, shaping our technology portfolio, bringing expertise and creativity to our solutions
Responsibilities:
- Develop hardware architectures for Baya products
- Explore options and validate architectural choices, using different modelling techniques as appropriate
- Write specifications
- Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure accurate execution against architecture
- Collaborate with customer-support team to ensure detailed understanding of architecture
- Interact with lead customers to understand and meet their requirements
Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
- BS, MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- 8+ years and current hands-on experience in SoC architecture or microarchitecture
- In-depth understanding of digital hardware for some or all of cache-coherency, NoC, D2D interfaces, or other system IP
- Experience of large SoC projects including system-level understanding of some or all of place-and-route, RAS, security, interface-IP, QoS
- In-depth understanding of AMBA and other standard on-chip interfaces
- Experience with modern programming/source-control/scripting eg Python/Git is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Compensation:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Equity
Compensation:
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Equity
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