Low Power SoC Architect - Espoo - job 1 of 3

As a Low Power SoC Architect at Bosch in Espoo, you will be responsible for the architecture development of mixed-signal and system-on-chip ASICs targeted primarily for consumer applications. Your role involves managing design coordination, collaborating with team members globally, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of IC designs through effective requirement management.

To apply for the Low Power SoC Architect role at Bosch, you should have a degree in electrical engineering or computer science (M.Sc./PhD), with a solid understanding of ASIC architectures and experience in requirement engineering. A background in RTL design (VHDL/Verilog) and analog IC design is highly advantageous, along with basic project management skills.

The work culture at Bosch in Espoo is vibrant and collaborative. As a Low Power SoC Architect, you will be part of interdisciplinary and international teams focused on innovation and creativity. The company values growth, teamwork, and inspiring one another, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Yes, Bosch offers various career development opportunities for Low Power SoC Architects. You can enhance your skills in a cutting-edge technological environment, work on diverse projects, and potentially assume leadership roles as you grow. Additionally, the hybrid work model provides flexibility, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

At Bosch, a Low Power SoC Architect will engage in projects involving the design and development of ASIC solutions for consumer sensing applications. You’ll work on projects that require innovative approaches, addressing power, performance, and area trade-offs while driving the design from concept through tapeout and validation.

When answering this question, highlight specific past projects where you were involved in ASIC architecture design. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you evaluated alternatives, and what analyses you performed to make decisions based on power, performance, and area.

You should elaborate on your approach to managing requirements and collaboration with verification teams. Discuss specific strategies you use throughout the design cycle to ensure that all specifications are met before proceeding to the next stage.

Mention your proficiency in tools like VHDL, Verilog, or any relevant design software you're familiar with. Explain how you leverage these tools effectively for design, simulation, and validation to ensure accurate outcomes.

Discuss your communication skills and strategies to foster collaboration in diverse teams. Provide examples of how you’ve successfully worked with professionals from different backgrounds and contributed to positive team dynamics.

For this question, define near-threshold design and its significance in low-power applications. Share experiences or projects where this design approach was implemented and how it influenced power efficiency.

Describe specific instances where you planned, delegated, and tracked project tasks. Emphasize organizational methods or software tools you utilized to keep projects on schedule and manage resources efficiently.

Explain the process of characterizing and validating IC designs. Discuss the steps you take after tapeout, including testing and analysis methodologies to verify performance and specifications.

Share concrete examples of challenges like technical issues, deadline pressures, or team conflicts. Discuss the solutions you implemented and the lessons learned from those experiences.

Discuss your methods for staying current, such as attending conferences, reading technical papers, or participating in online forums and groups relevant to ASIC technology and design principles.

Use this opportunity to reflect on your passion for innovation and technology. Discuss how working on projects that influence our tech-driven future excites you and drives your professional growth.