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Low-Power Wireless SoC Architect

Job Description - Low-Power Wireless SoC Architect


ROLE DETAILS :

Industry: manufacturer of Semiconductors

Location : Neuchatel Area (Switzerland) 

Markets : Worldwide/International (US, EU, Asia..)

Minimum experience : 10 years   

Work pattern : 100% on site Full time role - No remote work possibility due to security reasons 

Languages : English (mandatory), French is a real plus

Your manager : the R&D Director

Visa requirements : Right to work in Switzerland or at least a UE/AELE passport to be able to apply for a work permit application required
 


MISSIONS

As a high-level System-on-Chip (SoC) Architect you role is to spearhead the design and technical strategy for the company's upcoming portfolio of energy-efficient wireless
solutions.

This position serves as the primary technical authority, bridging the gap between conceptual innovation and large-scale manufacturing. 

You will be responsible for shaping the future of wireless platforms, influencing
product roadmaps, and collaborating with international engineering units to deliver cutting-edge silicon products for rapidly expanding market segments.

Your mandates are the following : 
  • Architecting comprehensive system solutions, including complex partitioning and high-level design specifications.
  • Orchestrating technical synergy across multidisciplinary teams, encompassing radio frequency, mixed-signal, logic design, and firmware development.
  • Executing rigorous system-level trade-off analyses to balance power consumption, computational throughput, and manufacturing economics.
  • Managing the holistic integration process, accounting for advanced packaging requirements and
    board-level constraints.

  • Providing strategic insights for competitive positioning, technology scouting, and long-term
    product evolution.

  • Guiding the entire product lifecycle, from initial feasibility studies through to final silicon validation
    and qualification.

  • Articulating complex architectural trade-offs to executive leadership and technical stakeholders to
    ensure alignment with business objectives.






Requirements

Professional Profile

  • Advanced academic background (Master’s or Doctorate) in Electronic Engineering or related computational hardware disciplines.
  • Extensive career trajectory (spanning over a decade and a half) focused on the development of wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and Radio Frequency CMOS engineering.
  • Demonstrable history of steering complex, energy-efficient RF silicon projects from initial concept through to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Deep technical proficiency in wireless system topology, architectural design, and the seamless integration of RF components.

Desired Technical Background

  • Practical exposure to short-range wireless communication protocols (e.g., BLE or equivalent standards).
  • Hands-on experience working with cutting-edge semiconductor process nodes (sub-22nm) and low-voltage circuit optimization.
  • Familiarity with the rigorous quality and safety requirements inherent to the automotive or
  • medical device sectors.

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts and lead multidisciplinary teams
    toward unified objectives.
  • Capacity to drive high-level architectural strategy and influence critical system-wide engineering
    decisions.
  • Methodical approach to troubleshooting, with a focus on balancing performance trade-offs in
    constrained environments.
  • Proactive professional demeanor characterized by a strong sense of accountability and self-driven
    initiative.
  • Proven success in navigating and contributing to diverse, globalized corporate cultures.

Linguistic Requirements

  • Full professional proficiency in English is mandatory
  • The ability to communicate in French is highly
    valued.



Benefits


Role type : Permanent role, 100% On site in the Neuchatel area 


Recruitment process : 2 interviews
  • 1st round : general fit interview with a team 

  • 2nd technical interview with another team

  • Invitation to visit the office and discuss an offer



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