SoC Architect

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Job details

Company overview

The company is a semiconductor startup specializing in image processing and AI‑focused SoC and IP development. It provides end‑to‑end technical support covering planning, design, verification, and mass production, with an emphasis on performance optimization and reliability. Its solutions primarily target smart consumer products, with expansion into advanced industrial applications underway.

Responsibilities

System architecture design for camera/robotics SoCs and coordination with external vendors.
Main responsibilities:

• SoC architecture design
• Technical collaboration and negotiation with foundries, EDA vendors, and IP vendors
• IP configuration and subsystem design
• Optimization of performance, power consumption, and cost
• Development schedule creation and management
• Organization of customer requirement specifications

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Understanding of SoC development flows
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or related field with 3+ years of professional experience
• Understanding of required EDA tools, development environments, and SoC development flows, and ability to propose necessary environments independently
• Strong motivation and self-learning ability, with a keen interest in new technologies
• Ability to work proactively with good teamwork skills and a willingness to take on challenges

Preferred qualifications:

• Understanding of camera or image processing systems
• Understanding of AI / NPU accelerators
• Understanding of robotic systems
• Mass production SoC experience

Salary

12 - 16 million yen

Location

Tokyo