The Role
Working as a Senior Hardware System Architect based in Hong Kong, you will :
Responsible for helping Marketing translate customer and standardization bodies’ requirements into state-of-the-art SoC architectures and detailed target specifications
Defining innovative and robust architectural plans for the Division’s connectivity SoCs targeting lowest power consumption, smallest system size and lowest cost solutions
Derive new concepts and IP blocks required for future oriented ICs, including external IP selection and vendor relationships
Drive the feasibility assessment of new product platforms
Generate documentation (e.g. Objective Specifications, Datasheet, Verification Plan, Production Test Plan)
Scanning of related technologies and market trends; competitive analysis
What We Are Looking For?
Strong technical background (BSc. EE, MSc. EE or similar) ideally in System on Chip with microcontroller, DSP, RF and analog mixed signal content
Strong digital design background in low power product development
Solid working experience as a system architect
Good understanding of IC design and manufacturing process
System level know-how of low-power wireless systems and protocols, e.g. Bluetooth, WiFi
Solid understanding of embedded system-on-chip architectures and embedded systems
Understanding of embedded software and software architectures preferred
High degree of autonomy and strong teamwork abilities
Able to analyse sometimes fuzzy client propositions / wishes of high complexity using best practices, based on internal technical knowhow and knowledge of customer’s systems
Good analytic knowledge, creative, positive thinking and innovative
Customer oriented
Good communication skills and a team-player
Fluent in English
Able to establish and maintain internal networks amongst peers and designers
Results driven
Loads of passion and drive for technology!
BSc or MSc Degree in Electronics
Detailed technical experience in system definition / concept engineering within the semiconductor industry
Strong background in digital design (with radio knowledge would be a plus)
Ideally with a solid, proven track record as system architect