Low Power SoC Architect - Oulu - job 1 of 2

As a Low Power SoC Architect at Bosch, you will be responsible for ASIC architecture development and design coordination for mixed-signal or system-on-chip ASICs targeted at consumer applications. You'll work in interdisciplinary teams, guide design from concept to implementation, and ensure the reliability of IC designs by managing requirements and collaborating with verification teams.

To qualify for the Low Power SoC Architect role at Bosch, candidates should possess a degree (M.Sc. or PhD) in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field with excellent results. Additionally, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of industry experience is required, along with a deep understanding of ASIC architectures, requirement engineering, and practical experience in RTL (VHDL/Verilog) or analog IC design.

Desirable experience for the Low Power SoC Architect position at Bosch includes modeling skills using tools like Matlab, Simulink, or SystemC, near-threshold design experience, and familiarity with digital backend tools such as synthesis, timing analysis, and place and route. Such skills will provide a competitive edge in our innovative environment.

At Bosch, collaboration is key! As a Low Power SoC Architect, you'll work in an international and globally distributed team, engaging with system architects and various project stakeholders. This teamwork ensures diverse perspectives are integrated into the design process, fostering innovation and effective problem-solving.

Candidates can expect an exciting and inclusive work environment at Bosch, where creativity is encouraged, and professional growth is supported. The Finnish department offers a hybrid work model after coordination with managers, allowing a flexible balance between remote and in-office work.

When answering this question, focus on your approach, the challenges you faced, and the outcomes of your project. Describe the design specifications, the architecture decisions you made, and how you collaborated with your team to ensure success.

Discuss your process for gathering, analyzing, and documenting requirements. Highlight specific tools or methodologies that you have used, such as stakeholder interviews, requirement traceability matrices, and agile methodologies.

You can answer by detailing your checks and processes for validating your designs early in the development phase, explaining techniques you implement to minimize errors, and mentioning how you collaborate with verification teams to ensure adherence to specifications.

In your response, share examples of projects where you utilized RTL coding. Explain the complexity of the designs, the challenges you encountered, and how you optimized the code for performance and reliability.

Elaborate on trade-offs regarding power, performance, and area. Discuss how you evaluate these factors and the methodologies you employ to make informed decisions that align with project goals.

Describe your approach to project management, emphasizing planning, delegation, and tracking tasks. Share tools you utilize for project management and how you ensure that team members are empowered and accountable for their tasks.

Provide an overview of the techniques you have used for pre-design validation. This may include simulations, prototyping, and modeling to verify architectural concepts before committing to design.

Discuss your familiarity with tools used in digital backend processes such as synthesis, timing analysis, and place and route. Highlight how you have used these tools in past projects to ensure design viability and efficiency.

Share your passion for technology and innovation. Explain how challenges in architecture and design drive you, and discuss your desire to work on cutting-edge projects that can enhance everyday life.

Mention specific resources you use to stay informed, such as academic journals, conferences, and online courses. Discuss how you incorporate new findings and technologies into your work.