SoC Designer/ Architect

What you will do

Compute System Architecture (CSA) is a center of excellence at imec for HW-SW co-design for future compute systems.

We seek an experienced SoC Designer/Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background System-on-Chip (SoC) design, with specific expertise in ARM and/or RISC-V ecosystems. You will define and develop advanced SoC solutions for various projects at imec.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture design and development of SoC solutions, focusing on ARM and/or RISC-V IP ecosystem.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and system engineers, to define and implement SoC specifications.
• Ensure the integration of various IP blocks and subsystems into the SoC architecture.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and methodologies to optimize performance, power consumption, and area.
• Conduct feasibility studies and provide technical guidance on SoC design and implementation.
• Perform design reviews, simulations, and verification to ensure the quality and reliability of the SoC designs.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in SoC design, ARM, and RISC-V technologies, and apply this knowledge to drive innovation within the team.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering.
• Proven experience in SoC architecture design, with a focus on ARM and/or RISC-V IP ecosystem
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, microarchitecture, and system-level design.
• Proficiency in hardware description languages (HDL) such as SystemVerilog/Verilog or VHDL.
• Experience with SoC design tools and methodologies, including simulation, synthesis, and verification.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge & experience with good software/hardware engineering practices (e.g., quality, version control, CI/unit-tests, …).
• You enjoy being hands-on and working with and mentoring like-minded junior colleagues, promoting a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence.