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Black Clawson

Principal Engineer

Lebanon, OH

The Principal Engineer serves as a technical authority on assigned products and projects, all while ... Demonstrates understanding of intellectual property, including interpretation of existing IP and ...

Kadant Black Clawson

Principal Engineer

Lebanon, OH · On-site

$155K/yr

The Principal Engineer serves as a technical authority on assigned products and projects, all while ... Demonstrates understanding of intellectual property, including interpretation of existing IP and ...

Dell GmbH

Principal Systems Development Engineer Help architect and deliver Dell's L11 rack-scale AI solutions: fully integrated racks that bring Dell IP and partner technologies together to fuel our customers ...

Dell Careers

... IP and partner technologies together to fuel our customers' AI growth. As a Principal Systems ... This is a highly visible role spanning Engineering, Operations, and Product Management, with direct ...

Rambus

Principal Logic Design Engineer

Hillsboro, OR · Hybrid

$127K - $287K/yr

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Principal Logic Design Engineer to join our Silicon IP (SIP) team in Hillsboro, Oregon . Candidates will be joining ...

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How much do principal ip engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal ip engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Ip Engineer vs Network Engineer?

AspectPrincipal Ip EngineerNetwork Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; certifications like CCNP, CCIEBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related; certifications like CCNA, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning, developing, and optimizing IP networks; leading technical projectsImplementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting network infrastructure
Industry UsageTelecommunications, large enterprise networks, service providersIT departments, small to medium enterprises, telecoms

The Principal Ip Engineer typically focuses on high-level network design and strategic planning, often leading projects and teams. In contrast, a Network Engineer handles day-to-day network operations, troubleshooting, and implementation. Both roles require strong technical skills and certifications, but the Principal Ip Engineer usually has more experience and a focus on architecture and leadership.

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Infographic showing various Principal Ip Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Principal SoC IP & Interconnect Architect

Portland, OR • On-site

Ampere Computing LLC
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$182K - $273K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Define and integrate advanced SoC and interconnect IP for next-generation products.

  • Own the architecture of I/O and interconnect subsystems, ensuring performance, scalability, power, and reliability requirements are met.

  • Collaborate with system architects, design, verification, and software teams to deliver cohesive, production-ready SoC IP solutions.

Job description

Description
Invent the future with us.
Ampere is a semiconductor design company for a new era, leading the future of computing with an innovative approach to CPU design focused on high-performance, energy efficient AI compute.
As a pioneer in the new frontier of energy efficient high-performance computing, Ampere is part of the Softbank Group of companies driving sustainable computing for AI, Cloud, and edge applications.
Join us at Ampere and work alongside a passionate and growing team - we'd love to have you apply!
About the Role:
As a Principal SoC IP & Interconnect Architect, you will apply deep technical expertise and architectural leadership to define and integrate advanced SoC and interconnect IP for next-generation Ampere products. This critical role drives the architecture of high-performance I/O and interconnect subsystems, navigating complex system-level requirements and integration tradeoffs.
What You'll Achieve:
  • Lead the definition, architecture, and integration of SoC and interconnect IP for next-gen Ampere products.
  • Own the end-to-end architecture of one or more I/O and interconnect subsystems, balancing performance, scalability, power, reliability, and platform requirements.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment with system architects, design, verification, and software teams to deliver cohesive, production-ready SoC IP solutions.
  • Outline subsystem interfaces, integration strategies, and architectural requirements to ensure seamless connectivity across the SoC platform.
  • Define subsystem-level SoC architecture in collaboration with CPU and compute-engine teams, aligning with the SoC chassis, global architecture, and integration requirements.
  • Influence key technical decisions and resolve complex architecture and integration tradeoffs throughout the product development lifecycle.

About you:
  • 6+ years of proven SoC architecture or design experience.
  • Familiar with SoC interconnect and coherent fabric architecture.
  • Deep understanding of AMBA-based interconnect protocols (AXI and CHI) , and their application in high-performance, cache-coherent SoC designs.
  • Knowledge of cache-coherent memory systems , DMA traffic, and interconnect performance tradeoffs.
  • Hands-on experience developing architectural performance models for bandwidth, latency, scalability, and workload analysis.
  • Experience across the full IP lifecycle , from IP selection and integration through silicon validation, performance debug, and bring-up.
  • Additional skills highly desired: Previous RTL/Logic Design or Design Verification Experience; IP Integration: Boot / Reset Flows, Performance Modeling; Power Delivery; Power Management; Clocking; Debug/Trace; Interrupts; RAS

Education:
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science & 8 years of related experience, MS degree & 6 years, or PhD & 3 years.

What we'll offer:
At Ampere we believe in taking care of our employees and providing a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, cash long-term incentive, and comprehensive benefits. The full base pay range for this role is between $182,000 and $273,000, except in the San Francisco Bay Area where the range is between $195,000 and $292,000.
Our benefits include health, wellness, and financial programs that support employees through every stage of life.
Benefits highlights include:
  • Premium medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, as well as income protection and a 401K retirement plan, so that you can feel secure in your health and financial future.
  • Unlimited Flextime and 10+ paid holidays so that you can embrace a healthy work-life balance.
  • A variety of healthy snacks, energizing espresso, and refreshing drinks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.

And there are much more than compensation and benefits. At Ampere, we foster an inclusive culture that empowers our employees to do more and grow more. We are excited to share more about our career opportunities with you through the interview process.
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Ampere is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, veteran and/or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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