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Senior SOC System Architect (f/m/d)
Black SemiconductorGermanyfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Jan 2025
About the role
We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunity. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in driving change with our fundamentally human-centered approach, uniting bright minds around a shared vision. The vision is: Prove to everybody that you can make a fundamental change. Prove with your knowledge and skills how things can be done differently. Together, we can change the paradigm of how the world connects.The semiconductor industry’s growing demand for more powerful chips with higher bandwidth and lower power finds its solution in our technology. We connect chips to high-throughput, low-delay computing networks. The key lies in harnessing the physical properties of graphene to combine electronic computing with photonic communication, allowing countless chips to interact almost as if they were one. Our graphene photonic innovation increases computing power and efficiency to a new order of magnitude. <strong>In short,</strong> we connect chips to create powerful and energy-efficient networks, overcoming connectivity limitations in the semiconductor industry. We deliver the graphene solution.Black Semiconductor is looking for a Senior SOC System Architect (f/m/d) for Black's photonics product portfolio, you will play a pivotal role in architecting CMOS (EIC) and photonic (PIC) chiplet solutions targeting AI connectivity in data centers and at edge. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with engineering, product, and sales teams, as well as engaging directly with customers to ensure that the products meet customers’ deployment needs. You will also work closely with the product team to model critical use-cases and analyze the Return-on-Investment for various features, driving the vision for performance, power, and cost of Black's offerings.<ul><li><span><span>Create and d</span><span>ocument</span><span> SOC/HW Product Requirement Specification (PRS) </span><span>that includes architecture design, verification, tools and estimations for performance, </span><span>power</span><span> and area (PPA)</span><span>.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Create and publish</span><span> HW IP roadmap aligned with </span><span>Black’s</span><span> </span><span>Semiconductor</span><span> </span><span>technology capabilities and EDA/contractor </span><span>IP offerings</span><span>.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Partner with Black’s customers to develop</span><span> Customer Requirement Document (CRD)</span><span>.</span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Create </span><span>SOC/HW concept and feasibility documents that describe the solution space explored and recommendation on final architecture</span><span>.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Partner with product team to define and do</span><span>c</span><span>ument</span><span> use cases and validation</span><span> plans</span><span>.</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span><span>Master's</span><span> of Science</span><span> in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a </span><span>Bachelor's Degree</span><span> with equivalent experience</span><span>.</span></span></li><li><span><span>10</span><span>+ years of relevant </span><span>silicon system architecture</span><span> experience.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Architected multiple heterogeneous SOCs using modern packaging technologies.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Experience in a similar/related role with </span><span>a track record</span><span> of successfully defining and shipping products in the server and data-center space.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Knowledge of </span><span>the latest</span><span> interconnect standard PCIe, UCIe, CXL and UXL</span><span>.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Strong insights into technology</span><span>, </span><span>industry trends</span><span> and</span><span> </span></span><span><span>leadership offerings in AI/HPC computing and networking</span><span>.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></li><li><span><span>Experience driving sophisticated projects from concept to production.</span></span> </li></ul><strong>Other </strong><ul><li><span><span>Understanding of </span><span>implementation </span><span>of</span><span> </span><span>photonics</span><span> circuits</span><span> </span><span>in CMOS process</span><span>.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Successful </span><span>customers</span><span> engagement on </span><span>c</span><span>o-architecting customer specific solutions.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Must be a self-starter, and able to independently drive tasks to completion.</span></span></li><li><span><span>Proficient use of English Language.</span></span></li></ul><strong>People Over Processes.</strong> At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key—we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our process
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