Senior SoC Architect (f/m/d)

About Black Semiconductor

Black Semiconductor is transforming the semiconductor industry with graphene solutions, connecting chips to high-throughput, low-delay computing networks. Their graphene photonic innovation significantly increases computing power and efficiency.

The Role: Senior SoC Architect

We are seeking a skilled Senior SoC Architect to drive the architecture of our entire Electronics-Photonics IC (EPIC) SoC. You will translate Marketing Requirement Documents (MRD) into a complete, internally consistent, and implementable Product Requirement Document (PRD) covering digital, analog, I/O, and memory subsystems.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the overall EPIC SoC technical leadership from initial concept through production.
• Building and documenting the overall product architecture, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Owning the digital subsystem architecture, including core logic and on-chip interconnect fabric.
• Owning the high-speed I/O subsystem architecture, with depth in high-speed SerDes and protocol digital logic for UCIe, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Partnering with other architects (Analog/RF, Photonics, Package Electrical/SI, memory) to integrate architectures.
• Driving full-chip performance, power, and area (PPA) trade-off analysis.

Your Qualifications

Essential

• 7–10 years of experience in SoC or product architecture roles, with proven ownership.
• Deep, hands-on high-speed I/O subsystem expertise (SerDes, UCIe, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Strong digital subsystem and interconnect fabric architecture experience.
• Strong cross-domain integration skills.
• Experience translating marketing requirements into engineering specifications and reasoning about PPA trade-offs.
• Experience with 3rd-party IP vendors and architecture specification/requirements management tooling.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience serving as an SoC Chief Engineer.
• Familiarity with silicon photonics or electro-optic I/O.
• Familiarity with advanced packaging (2.5D/3D, chiplet integration).
• Experience with CXL or other die-to-die/coherent interconnect standards.

Work Culture & Benefits

Black Semiconductor offers a human-centric work culture with flexibility, work-life harmony, and continuous learning. They provide a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, pension, and virtual stock options, fostering an an inclusive and supportive environment.