About the job
The role of an ASIC Architect (m/f/diverse) is pivotal in leading the design and development of integrated circuits (ICs) specifically tailored for automotive applications. This strategic position involves defining and executing IC architecture that meets rigorous functional, quality, and area efficiency standards. The architect will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to create integration concepts and establish robust architectural designs for various project types, including COT, Turn-Key, and ASSP.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecture Definition & Specification
- Designing IC architecture and preparing all relevant documentation
- Aligning interfaces among analog design, digital design, and external systems
- Verifying architecture compliance with component specifications and overall system requirements
- Specifying characteristics and interfaces for analog/digital designs within the component specification documentation
- Collaborating with other discipline architects to determine the optimal design architecture
- Requirements Engineering & Concept Evaluation
- Gathering, discussing, and evaluating design requirements with product architects, IC analog/digital architects, and external partners (IDM, foundry, OSAT)
- Supporting the development of system and IC concepts
- Proposing innovative ideas for new concepts and enhancements in system/IC design
- Effort Estimation & Planning
- Estimating block size and development efforts for assigned work packages in conjunction with the COT technical project manager
- Coordinating the definition, assignment, and tracking of development work packages as necessary
- Monitoring actual design efforts and block sizes against planned development time and reporting any discrepancies
- Risk Management & Quality Assurance
- Assessing technical and development risks, formulating mitigation strategies, and escalating issues as required
- Consistently applying configuration and change management processes
- Implementing quality assurance practices, including lessons learned, peer reviews, and risk assessments
- Design & Verification Support
- Developing design-for-test strategies in coordination with the test manager
- Reviewing verification outcomes for both analog and digital designs with the design team
- Providing technical support to ASIC suppliers, including synthesis, post-layout simulations, and design reviews
- Process & Toolchain Improvement
- Actively engaging in the continuous enhancement of development processes, methodologies, and toolchains

