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 field
• Strong background in CPU/SoC architecture and embedded software development (C/C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, drivers)
• Experience with IP integration and system-level performance optimization
• Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to engineers and executives
• Prior customer-facing experience in pre-sales, field applications, or technical consulting is a plus
• Knowledge of software porting across instruction sets (e.g., ARM, x86, open architectures)
• Familiarity with FPGA prototyping, performance modeling, or EDA flows is desirable
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset

Other Details

• Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA
• Travel up to ~20% (customer visits, team meetings, occasional international travel)
• Competitive compensation and relocation support available

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing