SoC Chip Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on May 7, 2026.
We are at a pivotal moment where technology is rapidly evolving, and we have some exciting opportunities within our MCU organization that place us right at the center of this transformation.
Our current work is focused on developing solutions for high-growth markets such as AI-driven data centers and emerging domains like humanoid systems. These areas are shaping the future of computing, automation, and intelligent systems, and offer a unique chance to work on cutting-edge technologies with real-world impact.
If you are passionate about solving complex technical challenges and want to contribute to innovations in these fast-growing segments, I encourage you to come forward and apply. This is an opportunity to be part of a journey that is not only technically rewarding but also strategically significant.
Looking forward to seeing many of you take this step.
Role Title: SoC Chip Lead / design manager
Role Summary: Own end-to-end delivery of the first T28 industrial ASIC for the MSP M33 Data center business. This role combines full chip ownership with functional team leadership, ensuring first-time-right silicon, scalable architecture, and a strong RTL organization for future platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own SoC execution from spec → architecture → RTL → Silicon → mass production
- Act as single technical owner (Chip Lead) for the first T28 industrial ASIC
- Drive PPA, quality, cost, and schedule trade-offs
- Lead execution across RTL, DV, DFT, PD and Validation.
- Interface with Architecture, IP, FW/SW, Product, Business teams, PE team.
- Own pre-silicon sign-off and post-silicon bring-up & validation
- Lead and grow the design team
- Ensure high-quality micro-architecture, coding, reuse, and integration
- Balance hands-on technical leadership with people management
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors/Masters in EE or equivalent
- 12 years experience in complex SoC/ASIC development
- Leadership experience in multiple SoC domains.
- Strong expertise in: ARM-based systems, interconnects, Low-power design, clock/reset/power architecture
- End-to-end SoC lifecycle exposure including RTL → PnR → timing closure
- Strong pre- and post-silicon debug skills, Multiple successful tape-outs
- Excellent communication and cross-team leadership skills
Preferred:
- Prior Chip Lead / SoC Lead role
- Experience with first-silicon or new-node (T28) programs
- Industrial SoC exposure
- Post-silicon bring-up and yield learning experience