System Architecture Director - MPU& MCU

Job description

As a System Architect you will be responsible for system/product architecture development for microprocessor & microcontroller portfolio. You will work across hardware and software engineering teams to design robust solutions that meet the demanding requirements of power-efficient heterogenous computing, media processing, and communication in industrial and automotive segments.  This role requires a deep technical understanding of MPU and MCU System, SW & HW architecture, Applications/Solutions Engineering, and system integration.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the definition and development of MPU & MCU system architecture, ensuring alignment with market trends and industry standards.
• Work with product marketing to understand customer requirements and use cases and translate them into detailed specification for Industrial IOT, Secure Connected EDGE Computing, and Automotive products.
• Define scalable and efficient computing architectures, including multi-core processing and memory hierarchy.
• Own key performance indicators for programs and drive optimization.
• Design and integrate security mechanisms, including secure boot, cryptographic accelerators, and trusted execution environments.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and firmware teams to ensure seamless system-level integration of MCU components.
• Develop strategies to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and thermal management while maintaining reliability and scalability.
• Contribute to industry standards and drive innovation in MPU and MCU architectures.
• Define architectural guidelines, best practices, and documentation to guide product development teams.
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