Senior SoC Architect

About the role

We are seeking a Senior System On Chip (SoC) architect to join our team and contribute to the

development and delivery of state-of-the-art SoC projects. The successful candidate will have

hands-on experience defining and developing complex SoC architectures for embedded products.

You will work closely with the systems, software and design teams to understand the SoC

system requirements, performance and design an optimized solution for them. You will support

the design and verification teams from implementation phase through verification and later

system validation phases. What you'll do

Study the system requirements for Lyte's custom SoC and how it behaves in the system

Define, review and document the SoC requirements to meet the system requirements

Research available IP and technology that is available from vendors and partners and

how they fit

Define, document, and maintain the requirements for the project and any custom logic

required in it

Participate in design reviews and approve the implementation

Participate in test plan reviews and define required coverage and performance

Define silicon bring up flows and test plan

Participate in silicon and system bring up and debug Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in silicon design, verification or similar roles

Minimum of 5 years of experience in silicon architecture roles

Experience with the definition and design of embedded SoC chips

Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A collaborative team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across

multidisciplinary engineering teams Preferred Qualifications

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field

Experience with Arm embedded cores and SoC components

Experience with SoC Network on Chip (Noc) and coherent fabric design

Experience with embedded SoC products such as automotive systems, IoT, robotics, and

sensor platforms

Experience developing computer vision and machine learning systems Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)

Competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation and time-off policy

Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team

About Lyte

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit

If you're excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you!

The pay range for this role is:

150,000 - 250,000 USD per year (Bay Area, CA)