Hybrid Hardware Platform Architect

Hybrid Hardware Platform Architect is needed to join our Hardware Platform team in Cambridge for a 6-to-12-month project paying £600
Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.
- £700 a day inside IR35 and more for the right candidate.
This is a pivotal role; you will act as the bridge between SoC (System on Chip) architecture and physical board implementation.
You will be responsible for defining, influencing, and aligning technical requirements for high-performance validation boards that support next-generation compute and high-speed interfaces.
This is a role for a strategic thinker who can navigate complex design trade-offs to develop optimal solutions for our customers and development partners.
Key Responsibilities Architectural Definition: Translate complex technical requirements from SoC teams and Product Managers into comprehensive platform architecture specifications.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Evaluate architecture proposals and coordinate across Silicon Architects, Hardware, and Software teams to ensure a unified technical vision.
Design Oversight: Liaise directly with board designers to drive specifications into schematic and PCB implementation, ensuring alignment with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) requirements.
Technical Communication: Present and defend technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, from individual engineers to executive technology leads.
Ecosystem Integration: Address the needs of embedded compute, infrastructure, and server market segments through robust platform design.
Required Qualifications & Skills Deep SoC Expertise: 10 years of experience with SoC architectures, memory interfaces, and platforms involving embedded compute or AI.
High-Speed Interconnects: Hands-on experience with cutting-edge standards, specifically PCIe Gen5/6 and LPDDR5/6 .
Complex Board Design: Proven competence in designing boards with high-complexity LSI devices (FPGAs), embedded firmware, and PMICs.
EDA Proficiency: Expert-level understanding of the Cadence OrCAD CIS and Allegro PCB suite .
Advanced PCB Knowledge: Strong command of PCB stack-up definition and controlled impedance routing for complex topologies.
Leadership & Influence: Ability to drive progress in ambiguous environments and influence cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
Apply Now to avoid disappointment, this is an urgent role and we are looking to interview candidates next week. xohmjla

Job Details

Company
Velocity Talent Ltd
Location
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
Hybrid / Remote Options
Posted