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Senior Architect, High Speed Interface

Job ID 2025-14040 Date posted May. 01, 2025 Location Austin, Texas Category Software Engineering Apply

We are looking for a Senior Architect – High Speed Interface to own the definition and deployment of high-speed interconnects in our System designs. This role focuses on die-to-die (D2D) interconnects and off-chip SerDes solutions. You will be responsible for selecting and optimizing interface IP—including PHY and controller subsystems—for use in advanced multi-die and chiplet solutions.

You will evaluate vendor IP, guide architecture tradeoffs, and ensure efficient integration of high-speed interfaces. This includes assessing how integration affects power grids, silicon area, and thermal performance. You will also help align teams across silicon, system, and packaging domains!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive the selection of high-speed interfaces (e.g., UCIe, HBI, proprietary D2D, PCIe, Ethernet) based on system-level PPA and integration complexity.
  • Maintain structured comparisons of PHY/controller IP vendors, collaborating with the Technology Team on roadmap alignment and integration readiness.
  • Analyze PHY choices for impacts on power delivery, bump congestion, and thermal hotspots.
  • Lead PHY characterization and bench review sessions with third-party IP partners.
  • Define integration guidelines across PHY, controller, and CMN to ensure robust die-to-die connectivity.
  • Lead multi-disciplinary forums to align interface selection and integration tradeoffs across SoC, packaging, and IP teams.
  • Collaborate with packaging teams to assess substrate/interposer capabilities and their effects on PHY performance.
  • Participate in post-silicon validation of high-speed interfaces, including SI analysis, issue triage, and protocol debugging.
  • Contribute to interface roadmaps, architectural documents, and executive presentations.

Required Skills:

  • 10+ years in interface architecture, high-speed PHY/controller assessment, or related SoC integration.
  • Deep knowledge of SERDES design, architecture, equalization, clocking, and signal integrity.
  • Familiarity with coherent protocols (e.g., CHI) and their integration implications.
  • Proven experience with third-party or in-house PHY/controller IP evaluation.
  • Expertise in die-to-die interfaces and packaging-aware integration tradeoffs.
  • Strong architectural judgment balancing layout, power, and system performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with chiplet-based SoCs and 2.5D/3D packaging.
  • Knowledge of UCIe, HBI, BoW, Ethernet, and related standards.
  • Exposure to DTCO and PHY floor planning impacts.
  • Understanding of SoC power grid and macro placement strategies.
  • Strong collaboration and influence across engineering teams.

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Salary Range:

$297,600-$402,600 per year

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