As a Chip Architect, your responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:
Own block/feature definition from algorithm/requirement to architecture definition.
Work with multiple groups like: VLSI design, Algorithm, SW/FW and customer facing teams, Promote the architecture to other stake
holders like designers, programmers and algorithm engineers.
Write performance simulators in C/C++/Python.
Maintain and modify algorithm oriented simulators.
Do Power, Performance and Area estimation in early stages of the design.
Write architecture documentation.
B.Sc./ M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or Computer science
At least 5 years of experience in one or more of the following disciplines:
Chip/SOC architecture definition
VLSI design
Computer Vision / ISP / DSP / AI
Advantages
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent communication capabilities, written and verbally
Programming experience in C/C++ and/or Python
Able to work independently
Able to solve complex problems and port requirements/algorithm to efficient HW implementation