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Job Description:

Nous recherchons un(e) architecte logiciel visionnaire pour piloter la conception de bout en bout d'une base logicielle evolutive pour notre SoC multiprocesseur RISCV 64 bits de nouvelle generation: SoCPIC64. Vous jouerez un role decisif de la conception au deploiement du logiciel, en veillant a ce que notre plateforme respecte les normes strictes de fiabilite et de securite des secteurs Aerospatial, Defense et Automobile.

Notre equipe

Nous developpons des logiciels pour les SoC 64 bits haute performance et de pointe de Microchip, tels que les PIC64HX et PIC64HPSC - notre premier produit RISCV concu pour les marches Aerospatial & Defense (A&D) et industriels.

Ces SoC integrent des grappes de processeurs haute performance executant Linux ou un RTOS, et offrent une connectivite avancee telle que Ethernet/TSN, commutation Ethernet et PCIe/CXL, ainsi que des interfaces peripheriques supplementaires et des fonctions specialisees.

Nos logiciels constituent lafondation de solutions orientees missiondeveloppees par nos clients pour dessystemes de controle et autonomesdans les domainesspatial, aerospatial, automobile et autres marches. Nous privilegionsl'excellence technique, l'esprit d'equipe, la collaboration et l'amelioration continuedans un environnement ouvert et dynamique.

We are looking for a visionary Software Architect to lead the end-to-end design of a scalable software foundation for our next-generation 64-bit RISC-V multi-processor SoC-PIC64. You will bridge the gap between high-level concept and deployment-ready reality, ensuring our platform meets the rigorous reliability and security standards of the Aerospace, Defense, and Automotive industries.

Our Team

We are building software for Microchip's leading-edge, high-performance 64-bit System-on-Chip (SoC) devices, such as the PIC64HX and PIC64HPSC-our first RISCV offering designed for Aerospace & Defense (A&D) and industrial markets.

These SoCs integrate clusters of highperformance CPUs running Linux or an RTOS, and provide advanced connectivity such as Ethernet/TSN, Ethernet switching, and PCIe/CXL, along with additional peripheral interfaces and specialized functions.

Our software serves as thefoundation for missionfocused solutionsdeveloped by our customers forcontrol and autonomous systemsinspace, aerospace, automotive, and other markets. We focus ontechnical excellence, teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvementin an open and dynamic environment.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Responsabilites cles

• Mener l'architecture: Definir l'architecture logicielle de bout en bout d'un nouveau SoC RISCV, en veillant au respect d'exigences strictes en temps reel, performance et securite.
• Definir les normes et gouvernance : Etablir des standards de codage et des lignes directrices d'architecture alignes sur les meilleures pratiques (A&D/Automobile). Mettre en place une gestion rigoureuse des exigences et une tracabilite de bout en bout.
• Mentorer techniquement : Animer des comites d'architecture et des revues techniques, en apportant direction et mentorat aux equipes d'ingenierie afin d'assurer une rigueur de conception constante.
• Gerer le cycle de vie du produit : Superviser les conceptions logicielles, les implementations et les preuves de verification. S'assurer que tous les enregistrements objectifs (Jira/outils de cycle de vie) repondent aux attentes qualite des clients.
• Collaborer : Agir comme visage technique de l'architecture lors des echanges avec les clients. Collaborer avec les equipes Marketing et Applications pour influencer la feuille de route produit et assurer la reussite client.

Qualites requises

• Expertise eprouvee: Experience significative en tant qu'architecte logiciel pour des systemes embarques a haute fiabilite, incluant l'architecture de plateformes a partir de zero.
• Experience industrielle: Experience en developpement avionique ou automobile, avec une solide maitrise de la tracabilite des exigences et d'une livraison fondee sur des preuves.
• Expertise technique: Expertise en RTOS, architectures multiprocesseurs et programmation bas niveau (C/C++ et Python).
• Leadership: Capacite demontree a encadrer des equipes d'ingenierie et a communiquer des concepts techniques complexes aux clients.

Atouts

• Normes de conformite: Connaissance de DO178C/ED12C ou ISO 26262/ASPICE.
• Plateformes modernes: Experience pratique des architectures RISCV et de Linux embarque dans des systemes a charges de travail mixtes.
• Coconception materiel/logiciel: Experience en ingenierie systeme et en workflows de codeveloppement materiel/logiciel.

Ce que nous offrons

• Impact: Forte appropriation technique d'une plateforme RISCV de pointe, du concept a la mise sur le marche.
• Influence: Une place de choix pour faconner la strategie produit et accelerer l'adoption chez les clients.
• Collaboration: Un environnement dynamique aux cotes d'experts de premier plan en ingenierie et marketing.

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Leadership: Define the end-to-end software architecture for a new RISC-V SoC, ensuring it meets strict real-time, performance, and security benchmarks.
• Standards & Governance: Establish coding standards and architectural guidelines aligned with industry best practices (A&D/Automotive). Implement rigorous requirements management and end-to-end traceability.
• Technical Mentorship: Lead architecture and technical review forums, providing direction and mentorship to engineering teams to ensure consistent design rigor.
• Lifecycle Management: Oversee software designs, implementations, and verification evidence. Ensure all objective records (Jira/lifecycle tools) meet customer quality expectations.
• Strategic Partnership: Act as the technical face of the architecture in customer discussions. Partner with Marketing and Application s teams to influence product roadmap and customer success.

Required Qualifications

• Proven Expertise: Extensive experience as a Software Architect for high-reliability embedded systems, including architecting platforms from scratch.
• Industry Context: A background in Avionics or Automotive development with deep knowledge of requirements traceability and evidence-based delivery.
• Technical Mastery: Strong expertise in RTOS, multi-processor architectures, and low-level programming (C/C++ and Python).
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to mentor engineering teams and communicate complex technical concepts to customers.

Nice to Have

• Compliance Standards: Familiarity with DO-178C/ED-12C or ISO 26262/ASPICE.
• Modern Platforms: Hands-on experience with RISC-V architectures and embedded Linux in mixed-workload systems.
• Hardware/Software Co-design: Experience with systems engineering and hardware/software co-development workflows.
• AIForward Mindset: Openminded and eager to leverage AIassisted tools in the development process to accelerate design, implementation, review, and documentation.

What We Offer

• Impact: High technical ownership of a cutting-edge RISC-V platform from concept to productization.
• Influence: A seat at the table to shape product strategy and drive customer enablement.
• Collaboration: A fast-paced environment working alongside industry-leading experts in engineering and marketing.

Travel Time:

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Pay Range:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading IESPP program with a 6-month look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

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