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Solutions ArchitectIC Resources • San Francisco, CA, United States
Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

IC Resources • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Overview

We are supporting a global semiconductor IP provider that is expanding its North America team. The company develops advanced CPU and system-level IP used in billions of devices worldwide, enabling next-generation computing across AI, datacenter, automotive, mobile, and consumer markets.

This is a senior-level individual contributor role that bridges CPU / SoC architecture and embedded software with customer-facing technical engagement. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with strong communication skills who enjoys working directly with customers to drive adoption of leading-edge processor IP.

Base pay range

$200,000.00 / yr - $300,000.00 / yr

Location

San Jose, CA (Hybrid)

Role

Solutions Architect – CPU / SoC IP

Responsibilities

  • Partner with sales and product teams to define requirements and propose optimal CPU / SoC IP solutions
  • Deliver technical presentations, demos, and proof-of-concept evaluations to customers
  • Support IP integration, including interface, interconnect, memory subsystems, and verification flows
  • Provide guidance on software bring-up (Linux / RTOS, drivers, middleware, SDKs, toolchains)
  • Benchmark workloads to highlight CPU performance and support optimization efforts
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor and feed customer insights into product roadmaps

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong background in CPU / SoC architecture and embedded software development (C / C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, drivers)
  • Experience with IP integration and system-level performance optimization
  • Ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to engineers and executives
  • Prior customer-facing experience in pre-sales, field applications, or technical consulting is a plus
  • Knowledge of software porting across instruction sets (e.g., ARM, x86, open architectures)
  • Familiarity with FPGA prototyping, performance modeling, or EDA flows is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset

    • Other Details

  • Hybrid role based in San Jose, CA
  • Travel up to ~20% (customer visits, team meetings, occasional international travel)
  • Competitive compensation and relocation support available

    • Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

    • Employment type

  • Full-time

    • Job function

  • Engineering, Information Technology, and Sales

    • Industries

  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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