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Analog Devices · 8 hours ago

Staff Edge AI SOC System Architect

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$125K/yr - $188K/yr

7+ years exp

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. They are seeking a Staff Edge AI SOC System Architect to lead the architecture exploration and design of an ultra-efficient edge-compute SOC, collaborating with teams on various compute IPs and defining the architecture of future ASICs.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Translate SoC product requirements into a complete system architecture, including well-defined specifications for IP blocks, firmware, processors, and AI compute subsystems

Conduct competitive benchmarking of drone flight controllers and mission-computer SoC architectures, analyzing performance, power, cost, and feature differentiation

Develop architectural prototypes using Synopsys Platform Architect or alternative simulation tools to demonstrate potential PPAL (performance, power, area, latency) outcomes for proposed designs

Build performance and behavioral models for digital and analog neural-network compute systems, utilizing tools such as MATLAB, C/C++, SystemC, and Python

Integrate multi-processor configurations and heterogeneous NN compute paradigms into system-level models, enabling comprehensive architectural exploration and concept validation within Platform Architect

Define hardware block specifications and, when required, contribute to modeling or RTL design of components using Verilog

Qualification

SystemC modelingASIC designDigital signal processingProcessor architectureC programmingUVM verificationMATLABPythonEnthusiasmCommunication skillsWork ethic

Required

Master's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field

7+ years of experience with digital and analog SoC systems, including hands-on work with digital signal processing and both analog and digital neural-network compute architectures

Strong expertise in SystemC modeling and virtual prototyping, with demonstrated capability in building and analyzing complex system-level models

Deep understanding of processor architecture and design, including digital processing data paths, bus and memory architectures, processor peripherals, chip-level interfaces, security subsystems, analog-in-memory compute (AIMC) neural network blocks, and digital NPUs

Proven ASIC design experience, encompassing high-speed and low-power RTL development as well as familiarity with physical design flows and constraints

Proficiency with advanced verification methodologies, including UVM, System Verilog, SystemC, random test generation, functional coverage, and assertion-based verification

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences

Strong programming skills in C, along with experience in additional programming languages commonly used in modeling, simulation, or design

Demonstrated intelligence, drive, enthusiasm, and a strong work ethic—valued as highly as specific technical expertise