Low-Power Wireless SoC Architect

ROLE DETAILS :

Industry: manufacturer of Semiconductors
Location : Neuchatel Area (Switzerland)

Markets : Worldwide/International (US, EU, Asia..)

Minimum experience : 10 years
Work pattern : 100% on site Full time role - No remote work possibility due to security reasons

Languages : English (mandatory), French is a real plus

Your manager : the R&D Director

Visa requirements : Right to work in Switzerland or at least a UE/AELE passport to be able to apply for a work permit application required

MISSIONS

As a high-level System-on-Chip (SoC) Architect you role is to spearhead the design and technical strategy for the company's upcoming portfolio of energy-efficient wireless
solutions.

This position serves as the primary technical authority, bridging the gap between conceptual innovation and large-scale manufacturing.

You will be responsible for shaping the future of wireless platforms, influencing
product roadmaps, and collaborating with international engineering units to deliver cutting-edge silicon products for rapidly expanding market segments.

Your mandates are the following :

- Architecting comprehensive system solutions, including complex partitioning and high-level design specifications.
- Orchestrating technical synergy across multidisciplinary teams, encompassing radio frequency, mixed-signal, logic design, and firmware development.
- Executing rigorous system-level trade-off analyses to balance power consumption, computational throughput, and manufacturing economics.
- Managing the holistic integration process, accounting for advanced packaging requirements and
board-level constraints.
- Providing strategic insights for competitive positioning, technology scouting, and long-term
product evolution.
- Guiding the entire product lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies through to final silicon validation
and qualification.
- Articulating complex architectural trade-offs to executive leadership and technical stakeholders to
ensure alignment with business objectives.

### Requirements
Professional Profile

- Advanced academic background (Master’s or Doctorate) in Electronic Engineering or related computational hardware disciplines.
- Extensive career trajectory (spanning over a decade and a half) focused on the development of wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and Radio Frequency CMOS engineering.
- Demonstrable history of steering complex, energy-efficient RF silicon projects from initial concept through to high-volume manufacturing.
- Deep technical proficiency in wireless system topology, architectural design, and the seamless integration of RF components.

Desired Technical Background

- Practical exposure to short-range wireless communication protocols (e.g., BLE or equivalent standards).
- Hands-on experience working with cutting-edge semiconductor process nodes (sub-22nm) and low-voltage circuit optimization.
- Familiarity with the rigorous quality and safety requirements inherent to the automotive or
- medical device sectors.

Core Competencies

- Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts and lead multidisciplinary teams
toward unified objectives.
- Capacity to drive high-level architectural strategy and influence critical system-wide engineering
decisions.
- Methodical approach to troubleshooting, with a focus on balancing performance trade-offs in
constrained environments.
- Proactive professional demeanor characterized by a strong sense of accountability and self-driven
initiative.
- Proven success in navigating and contributing to diverse, globalized corporate cultures.

Linguistic Requirements

- Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory
- The ability to communicate in French is highly
valued.

Benefits

Role type : Permanent role, 100% On site in the Neuchatel area

Recruitment process : 2 interviews

- 1st round : general fit interview with a team
- 2nd technical interview with another team
- Invitation to visit the office and discuss an offer