Principal SoC Architect

Role Summary:

The SoC Architecture Leader leads a team of semiconductor engineers to define and deliver advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures. The role partners across hardware, software, AI, and IP teams to drive architecture decisions, optimize power, performance, and area (PPA), and ensure successful silicon execution.

Your Role:

• Lead a team of 3-5 highly experienced semiconductor engineers
• Work with the platform Architects to create SoC architecture specification.
• Work with OS/SW/AI Algorithms team to define SoC & IP features.
• Work with OS/SW teams to define memory, IO features.
• Work with internal as well as 3rd party IP providers to drive the SoC architecture.
• Comprehend SoC use cases and compare all the IPs for PPA, features and drive IP selection.

• Work with SoC micro architects for IP integration definitions, HW/SW interfaces, programming models
• Determine power, performance and area tradeoffs as well as how data and control flows interact.
• Determine electrical and thermal considerations at the chip, package and system levels.
• Coordinate and track key deliverables and issues with Aptiv's internal and 3rd party IP partners.
• Perform design, verification reviews via coverage matrix to make sure all the use cases are fully verified.
• Create acceptance criteria for synthesis, STA, verification, validation and test coverage aspects.
• Work with our design partners and support them through the execution of the SoC to ensure first-pass silicon success.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 12+ years of experience in ARM CPU based SoC architecture and silicon development.
• Strong experience with ARM based Memory, IO virtualization.
• Strong experience with Ethernet and PCIe protocols.
• Strong experience with memory sub-systems and NoC.
• Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or equivalent.
• 15+ years of experience with ARM CPU based ASIC/SOC architecture and design.
• Experience and knowledge of 3rd party IP eco system.
• Experience with RTL coding for a complex silicon project from concept to launch.
• Experience in supporting SoC debug and emulator/FPGA based validation.
• Experience in Tcl, Perl, Python scripting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• It's a plus if you have automotive design experience.

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on-advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in Aerospace & Defense, and powering intelligent systems across Energy, Enterprise, and Telecommunications. We also drive precision and efficiency in Industrials & Robotics and support life-critical innovation in Medical technologies.

Guided by our winning culture and values to Think & Act Like Owners, as One Team, and Play to Win, we turn commitment into results and achieve more together.

Join Us to Deliver Innovative Solutions That People Trust!

#LI-MG1

Privacy Notice - Active Candidates: https://www.aptiv.com/privacy-notice-active-candidates

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Walnut Creek, CA

Job ID: Aptiv-J000700842

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-07-10T20:08:45