LG Electronics North America
Lead SoC Architect, Automotive (R&D Lab)
LG Electronics North America, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Overview
Lead SoC Architect, Automotive (R&D Lab) – Santa Clara, CA. Hybrid position. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Information Technology; Industries: Consumer Electronics. What You’ll Do
Lead High-Performance SoC Architecture: Design high-performance, power-efficient, and reliable SoC architectures specifically for automotive applications, focusing on in-vehicle infotainment systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Optimize High-Performance Computing: Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware engineering teams to integrate and optimize HPC functions within the automotive ecosystem, fostering a collaborative development environment. Drive Innovation in Automotive HPC: Explore and drive innovation in automotive HPC technology by investigating emerging trends such as AI, machine learning, and real-time processing to enhance vehicle performance and safety. Architecture heterogeneous compute systems combining CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and dedicated accelerators for perception, planning, and control algorithms. Demonstrate Leadership in Collaborative Development: Collaborate with HQ development teams, define project goals and deliverables, and contribute innovative ideas aligned with HQ objectives and business goals. Leverage External Partners: Collaborate with external partners, including semiconductor vendors and IP suppliers, to integrate their technologies into automotive HPC SoCs, ensuring seamless technology incorporation. Stay Informed on Industry Standards: Stay current on industry trends, safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262), and regulatory requirements, including security and FFI, to ensure compliance in SoC design. Qualifications
Education And Skills We’d Like You To Have
Education: MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Ph.D. is a plus. Experience: 3+ years in SoC design with a focus on HPC systems; proven track record in automotive or industrial SoCs; experience improving PPA competitiveness of compute subsystems of HPC SoCs; familiarity with software-hardware co-design methodologies and tools to optimize performance and efficiency; experience in chiplet-based development and verification is highly desirable; experience in software development for embedded systems (RTOS, AUTOSAR, BSP) is desirable; experience in AI/ML and real-time processing within SoC architectures is desirable; knowledge of AI accelerator design for transformer networks or vision transformers is a plus; experience with automotive cybersecurity standard (ISO/SAE 21434) and secure boot architectures is a plus. Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SoC design principles (CPU architectures such as ARM, x86 or RISC-V; GPU; cache-coherent memory subsystems; on-chip interconnect and I/O architectures; die-to-die interfaces); understanding of PCIe I/F; familiarity with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) and functional safety concepts; experience with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys) and RTL design. Other Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities; strong problem-solving and creative thinking; passion for innovation and continuous learning. What We Can Offer You
Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach Compensation
Salary range: $151,000 – $300,000 USD; base pay range is broad due to level flexibility; includes a performance-based incentive bonus plan. Recruiting Range: $151,000—$300,000 USD Benefits
No-cost employee premiums for you and eligible dependents for medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits. 401(k) with immediate vesting of company matching contributions. Generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and banked paid sick/vacation time. Short-Term Incentives; confidential mental health resources; personal fitness goal incentives. Family-oriented benefits including parental leave and support for families with special needs. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Privacy Notice
At LG, we are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of protected characteristics. Details on pay transparency and geographic pay differentials apply as described in the original posting.
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Lead SoC Architect, Automotive (R&D Lab) – Santa Clara, CA. Hybrid position. Seniority level: Mid-Senior level; Employment type: Full-time; Job function: Information Technology; Industries: Consumer Electronics. What You’ll Do
Lead High-Performance SoC Architecture: Design high-performance, power-efficient, and reliable SoC architectures specifically for automotive applications, focusing on in-vehicle infotainment systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Optimize High-Performance Computing: Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware engineering teams to integrate and optimize HPC functions within the automotive ecosystem, fostering a collaborative development environment. Drive Innovation in Automotive HPC: Explore and drive innovation in automotive HPC technology by investigating emerging trends such as AI, machine learning, and real-time processing to enhance vehicle performance and safety. Architecture heterogeneous compute systems combining CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, and dedicated accelerators for perception, planning, and control algorithms. Demonstrate Leadership in Collaborative Development: Collaborate with HQ development teams, define project goals and deliverables, and contribute innovative ideas aligned with HQ objectives and business goals. Leverage External Partners: Collaborate with external partners, including semiconductor vendors and IP suppliers, to integrate their technologies into automotive HPC SoCs, ensuring seamless technology incorporation. Stay Informed on Industry Standards: Stay current on industry trends, safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262), and regulatory requirements, including security and FFI, to ensure compliance in SoC design. Qualifications
Education And Skills We’d Like You To Have
Education: MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Ph.D. is a plus. Experience: 3+ years in SoC design with a focus on HPC systems; proven track record in automotive or industrial SoCs; experience improving PPA competitiveness of compute subsystems of HPC SoCs; familiarity with software-hardware co-design methodologies and tools to optimize performance and efficiency; experience in chiplet-based development and verification is highly desirable; experience in software development for embedded systems (RTOS, AUTOSAR, BSP) is desirable; experience in AI/ML and real-time processing within SoC architectures is desirable; knowledge of AI accelerator design for transformer networks or vision transformers is a plus; experience with automotive cybersecurity standard (ISO/SAE 21434) and secure boot architectures is a plus. Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of SoC design principles (CPU architectures such as ARM, x86 or RISC-V; GPU; cache-coherent memory subsystems; on-chip interconnect and I/O architectures; die-to-die interfaces); understanding of PCIe I/F; familiarity with automotive safety standards (ISO 26262) and functional safety concepts; experience with EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys) and RTL design. Other Skills: Excellent communication and collaboration abilities; strong problem-solving and creative thinking; passion for innovation and continuous learning. What We Can Offer You
Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach Compensation
Salary range: $151,000 – $300,000 USD; base pay range is broad due to level flexibility; includes a performance-based incentive bonus plan. Recruiting Range: $151,000—$300,000 USD Benefits
No-cost employee premiums for you and eligible dependents for medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits. 401(k) with immediate vesting of company matching contributions. Generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and banked paid sick/vacation time. Short-Term Incentives; confidential mental health resources; personal fitness goal incentives. Family-oriented benefits including parental leave and support for families with special needs. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Privacy Notice
At LG, we are an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of protected characteristics. Details on pay transparency and geographic pay differentials apply as described in the original posting.
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