Principal Systems Architect

1 week ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Trust In SODA Full time £140,000 - £180,000 per year

Principal Systems Architect (Mobile & Laptop SoC)

Technology/GPU

Cambridge (hybrid)

£140-180k

Would you like to work for one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK?

Are you ready to architect the future of mobile and laptop computing?

We're looking for a visionary
Principal Systems Architect
to lead the design of next-generation SoC platforms for smartphones and Windows laptops. If you thrive at the intersection of hardware, software, and innovation — this is your moment.

What You'll Be Driving

  • Define and deliver high-impact SoC architectures for mobile and laptop platforms.
  • Collaborate with engineering leaders and product teams to shape hardware specifications.
  • Translate market and tech trends into actionable architecture and IP requirements.
  • Lead architectural experiments, reference designs, and chiplet/SoC development.
  • Engage with customers and partners to gather insights and influence future solutions.

What You Bring

  • Proven experience in smartphone or laptop SoC architecture.
  • Deep knowledge of SoC design, RTL, microarchitecture, and post-silicon validation.

Expertise in one or more of:

  • Power & thermal management
  • Boot & reset architecture
  • Security architecture
  • 2.5D/3D chiplet integration
  • Debug & telemetry systems
  • Platform-level system design
  • Strong leadership, communication, and technical storytelling skills.
  • ASIC design flow experience and successful silicon delivery.

Why Join?

  • Significant RSUs
  • 11% combined pension
  • Private Medical/Dental
  • Paid sabbatical after 4 years
  • 25 days holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • Onsite free gym
  • Discounted personal travel

If you are passionate about SoC Architecture and keen to work for one of the most exciting techbusinesses in the country then please apply right away



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