Overview
We are supporting a global semiconductor IP provider that is expanding its North America team. The company develops advanced CPU and system-level IP used in billions of devices worldwide, enabling next-generation computing across AI, datacenter, automotive, mobile, and consumer markets.
This is a senior-level individual contributor role that bridges CPU / SoC architecture and embedded software with customer-facing technical engagement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with strong communication skills who enjoys working directly with customers to drive adoption of leading-edge processor IP.
Base pay range
$200,000.00 / yr - $300,000.00 / yr
Location
San Jose, CA (Hybrid)
Role
Solutions Architect – CPU / SoC IP
Responsibilities
- Partner with sales and product teams to define requirements and propose optimal CPU / SoC IP solutions
- Deliver technical presentations, demos, and proof-of-concept evaluations to customers
- Support IP integration, including interface, interconnect, memory subsystems, and verification flows
- Provide guidance on software bring-up (Linux / RTOS, drivers, middleware, SDKs, toolchains)
- Benchmark workloads to highlight CPU performance and support optimization efforts
- Act as a trusted technical advisor and feed customer insights into product roadmaps
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fieldStrong background in CPU / SoC architecture and embedded software development (C / C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, drivers)Experience with IP integration and system-level performance optimizationAbility to present complex technical concepts clearly to engineers and executivesPrior customer-facing experience in pre-sales, field applications, or technical consulting is a plusKnowledge of software porting across instruction sets (e.g., ARM, x86, open architectures)Familiarity with FPGA prototyping, performance modeling, or EDA flows is desirableExcellent communication skills and a customer-first mindsetOther Details
Hybrid role based in San Jose, CATravel up to ~20% (customer visits, team meetings, occasional international travel)Competitive compensation and relocation support availableSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering, Information Technology, and SalesIndustries
Semiconductor ManufacturingComputers and Electronics Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr