RF SoC Architect

Sunnyvale Until 9/21/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

Do you have a passion for building innovative HW/SW for controlling modern RF transceivers? Do you enjoy hands-on, cradle-to-grave experience for building state-of-the-art cellular SoCs? In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in architecture stages, and work with various teams to design, implement, verify, validate, bring-up, and productize advanced transceiver architectures. As part of an elite RF architecture team, you will define HW and FW control systems for real-time control, transceiver calibration, and more. Join us and help to innovate new wireless systems technologies that continually outperform the expectations!

Description

As part of an elite RF microarchitecture team, you will architect HW and FW sub systems for real-time mission mode operation, online calibrations, power management, and more. You will closely collaborate with design and verification teams, RF and cellular systems teams, RFFW and RFSW teams, and system validation and compliance teams to define, design, implement, and bring up wireless systems that deliver best-in-class user experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

BS with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
Experience developing embedded architectures using RISC/ARM processors, memory, fabric, and peripheral interfaces and optimizing for low power / low latency applications
Ability to analyze and develop detailed models for RF transceiver control for both on chip and off chip components.
Solid experience with Matlab, Python, and C/C++ for system development, modeling, simulation, efficient analysis, and automation scripting.
Ability to work well cross-functionally with digital, analog, radio, verification, HW, SW, and FW teams.
Ability to work well both independently and within a team.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

MSEE or Ph.D.
Hands-on experience with RF transceiver or similar complex SoC development and bring-up is a plus.
Hands-on experience in applying AI/ML techniques on real-world data sets to solve complex engineering problems.
Demonstrate clarity of thought and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with microcontroller programming, HW/FW partitioning, modem architecture, hardware and software control, and FW development is a plus.
Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.

About this role

Summary

Designs and develops RF transceiver hardware and firmware for advanced cellular SoCs.

Job title

RF SoC Architect

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

electronics

Location requirements

On-site in Sunnyvale, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RISC/ARM processorsMatlabPythonC/C++RF transceiver control

Preferred skills

MSEEPh.D.RF transceiver experienceAI/ML techniquesmicrocontroller programming

Specializations

RF transceiversembedded architectureslow powersystem modelingwireless systems
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

On-site City
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