Principal soc/sip architect (ai-assisted design & architecture enablement)

Principal So C/Si P Architect (AI-Assisted Design & Architecture Enablement)About imec QatarImec Qatar is a new regional office where we drive our mission of pioneering innovative semiconductor solutions that lay the foundation for a smarter, greener, and truly AI-driven future. Specializing in advanced design tools for emerging technologies like silicon photonics and 3 D integrated circuits, imec Qatar is at the forefront of chip development. Andwe'redriving the future with intelligent solutions tooptimizeinfrastructure, and deep-tech innovations targeting applications for a sustainable society.This is more than just a new office -it'sthe start of an exciting journey. With the launch of imec Qatar, you have the unique opportunity to join us from day one and help shape the future of semiconductor innovation in the region. Be part of the team from the very beginning, joining us as Principal So C/Si PArchitect(AI-Assisted Design & Architecture Enablement)What you will doJoinimec's Research Center in Qatar as Principal So C/Si PArchitect, pioneering the convergence of artificial intelligence and semiconductor design. You will lead the transformation of how RISC-V based System-on-Chip and System-in-Package platforms are conceived, designed, andoptimizedby developing and deploying AI-assisted methodologies that revolutionize architecture exploration, design space optimization, and system validation.In this visionary technical leadership role,you'llarchitect next-generation compute platforms for HPC and Mobile applications while simultaneously building the AI-driven tools, frameworks, and methodologies that enable unprecedented design productivity and innovation. Your work willestablisha new paradigm where machine learning accelerates every phase of the So C/Si Plifecycle—from early architecture exploration through physical implementation and validation.AI-Assisted Architecture & Design InnovationPioneer AI-driven methodologies for So C/Si Parchitecture design space exploration and optimizationDevelop machine learning models for:Automated architecture generation and configuration optimizationPerformance prediction across workloads and design pointsPower/performance/area (PPA) optimization using reinforcement learningFloorplanningandchipletplacement optimization for Si PdesignsWorkload characterization and hardware-software co-optimizationCreate surrogate models enabling rapid evaluation of thousands ofarchitecturevariantsBuild AI-assisted frameworks for design validation, verification planning, and bug predictionSo C/Si PArchitecture LeadershipDefine reference architectures for RISC-V based So C and Si Pplatforms targeting HPC and mobile domainsArchitect complete systems including:Multi-core CPU subsystems with AI-optimized configurationsMemory hierarchies optimised through ML-driven explorationNo C designs generated andoptimizedusing graph neural networksHeterogeneous compute platforms (CPU+GPU+accelerators) with AI-assisted integrationDesign Enablement & Methodology DevelopmentBuild comprehensive AI-assisted design enablement infrastructure and toolchainsDevelop automated flows for RTL generation, synthesis optimization, and timing closure using MLCreate intelligent debugging and root cause analysis toolsleveraginganomaly detectionEstablish data pipelines capturing design metrics, simulation results, and performance dataTechnical Leadership & Team DevelopmentLead cross-functional initiatives integrating AI/ML researchers, So C architects, and chip designersMentor architects and engineers on AI-assisted design methodologies and toolsEstablish best practices for trustworthy AI in critical design decisionsDefine metrics and validation frameworks ensuring AI recommendations are reliable and explainableResearch & Industry LeadershipPublish groundbreaking research at premier venues (ISSCC, DAC, ICCAD, ISCA, Neur IPS)Present at industry conferences on AI-assisted design methodologies (Hot Chips, Design Automation Conference)Contribute to open-source ML frameworks for hardware design (e.g., Circuit Net, MLPerf)Strategic Program DevelopmentDefine roadmap for AI-assisted design capabilities atimec's Research Center in QatarIdentifyopportunities where AI can provide 10x improvements in design productivity or qualityEvaluate and integrate emerging AI technologies (foundation models, multi-agent systems, neural synthesis)You will be part of imec, and that means…You will join a world-class research center in nanotechnology at our brand-new office in Doha (Qatar). You will build a team that shapes technology that willdeterminethe society of tomorrow. Imec is an inclusive employer with an open, multicultural, and informal working environment. We provide ample room for initiative and professional development.Who you areRequired skillsPh D in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 12+ years of experience, or MSc with 15+ yearsProventrack recordof successful So C tape-outs with deep