Principal Engineer, Architecture/Chip Leader

【Reason for Hiring】

We are looking for an experienced leader for high performance SOCs & MCUs, to lead the Technical Project Leaders/Chip leads and SOC Architecture organization working closely with business, product marketing, system architects, SOC design architects and designers, software architects and developers.

【Role Responsibilities】

【WANT】

- Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Strong drive & ability to coordinate work across a cross functional, highly experienced global teams.

Requirements

Lead the SoC/MCU architecture team to define system architecture and technical specifications based on business and product requirements.; Drive the end-to-end development of high-performance SoCs and MCUs, ensuring high-quality, on-schedule, first-time-right tape-out.; Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product marketing, program management, software, manufacturing, functional safety (FuSa), and cybersecurity.; Make key technical decisions on IP selection and make-or-buy strategies aligned with product and roadmap requirements.; Manage and mentor R&D teams, assess team capabilities, and contribute to product, architecture, and IP roadmap planning.; Continuously improve development processes to optimize quality, cost, and efficiency across chip, IP, and platform teams.; Engage with external stakeholders such as suppliers, technical partners, and industry standard bodies.; Promote knowledge sharing, training programs, and best practices across the organization.; Strong background in system and architecture-level design; Proven track record of leading multiple end-to-end product development cycles, from concept to productization; Solid understanding of advanced technology nodes and hands-on tapeout experience; Experience in leading NPI (New Product Introduction) development, including product, technology, and team leadership; Deep knowledge of industry-standard tools and development methodologies; Comfortable communicating in Japanese in a professional work environment

Benefits

Opportunity to work on the latest and most advanced technologies; Rare chance to be involved in such state-of-the-art technology – something not easily found in other companies; While the role is demanding, the experience gained is highly valuable and transferable, enabling future success in top-tier technical positions globally