Director Platform Architecture

We are Silicon Labs. We are a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, unmatched ecosystem and robust support make us the ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies and improve lives.  

Director Platform Architecture
Austin, TX
 

Meet The Team

Silicon Labs is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our team is responsible to define the platform requirements for scalable products to target wide range of IoT applications, define product requirements which are input to R&D teams and create a product roadmap based on various segment inputs to meet the diverse requirements.
 

Responsibilities  

• Define and drive architecture for scalable compute platform
• Drive AI/ML strategy for IoT edge applications by enabling end2end solution for customer
• Skills: Key technical focus areas
  • Basic core-compute architecture - ARM cores, AXI/AHB interface
  • High performance - external memory interface
  • Performance modeling from core -complex to SoC level
  • Virtualization & Isolation at SoC level
  • Should have a strong grip on general SoC architecture - boot, power management, clock & reset, debug & security.
  • Experience in key architecture care-abouts for PPA. Power estimation, die size estimation & basic technology fundamentals
• Driving key competitive analysis which will require conclusive take-away for design, specification and fighting guides. Input would be tear-down at die level and various spec analysis.
• Driving whole portfolio of products (scalable) with clear mapping to target applications.
  • Ability to deep-dive into applications to understand key-value and close collaboration with system team
  • Ability to define unique value and competitive positioning
  • Good understanding of HW technology
• Own Product Requirement document for compute platform: Should be able to translate various high-level requirements to clear product requirement document (Why & What)
• Should have full SoC flow know how from definition to production and should have been hands-on in more than one functional areas
• Excellent communication skills, to translate complex issues & wider topics into executive level summaries.
  • In this role you should be responsible to present technical overview, competitive landscape analysis, product position of why we will win.
• Ability to traverse through cross-functional teams, the role requires very high collaboration with Segment Managers in various BUs and key architects & designers in HW/SW R&D teams
   

Skills You Will Need

• Own Product Requirement document for compute platform: Should be able to translate various high-level requirements to clear product requirement document (Why & What)
• Experience in key architecture care-abouts for PPA. Power estimation, die size estimation & basic technology fundamentals
• Driving whole portfolio of products (scalable) with clear mapping to target applications.
• Driving key competitive analysis which will require conclusive take-away for design, specification and fighting guides.   
   

The following qualifications will be considered a plus:

• Should have full SoC flow know how from definition to production and should have been hands-on in more than one functional areas
• Should have understanding of business case analysis

Benefits & Perks

You can look forward to the following benefits:  

• Great medical (Choice of PPO or Consumer Driven Health Plan with HSA), dental and vision plans
• Highly competitive salary
• 401k plan with match and Roth plan option
• Equity rewards (RSUs)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life/AD&D and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance
• Back-Up childcare
• Additional benefit options (Commuter benefits, Legal benefits, Pet insurance)
• Flexible PTO schedule
• 3 paid volunteer days per year
• Charitable contribution match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free downtown parking
• Onsite gym
• Monthly wellness offerings
• Free snacks
• Monthly company updates with our CEO
   

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The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $159,635 - $296,464 USD. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location where work will be performed and applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus, equity package and a comprehensive benefits package.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.