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MCU SOC Architect
NXP SemiconductorsMCU SOC Architect defining architecture for next-generation microcontrollers at NXP. Leading design decisions with a focus on performance, power efficiency, safety, and security.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the definition and evolution of MCU SOC architectures aligned with product strategy, market trends, and industry standards.
- Design scalable and efficient multi-core compute architectures optimizing for TCMs, SRAM hierarchy, DMA, interconnect bandwidth.
- Define and integrate secure boot, root‑of‑trust, isolation, and cryptographic acceleration.
- Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and IP teams to ensure seamless integration of processing, memory, power management, peripherals, and interconnect subsystems.
- Lead architectural strategies to optimize performance per watt.
- Develop architecture specifications, best practices, and technical documentation to guide development teams.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in MCU SOC architecture, microarchitecture, RTL design, and/or physical design.
- Strong understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller architectures, including CPU cores, interconnects, memory management, bus protocols, and peripheral integration.
- Experience in low-power design and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with Ethernet, USB, SPI, and I3C protocols.
- Strong collaboration skills across silicon, hardware, and software teams.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Career Development Opportunities
- Bright Minds. Bright Futures.
- Commitment to sustainability and diversity
- Inclusive work environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
MCU SOC architecturemicroarchitectureRTL designphysical designlow-power designperformance optimizationsecure bootcryptographic accelerationmemory managementbus protocols
Soft Skills
collaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Computer EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer Engineering