HW Architect team leader

About the Group We are a highly experienced architecture group specializing in switch processing, with deep expertise in both hardware and software architecture in the high-speed networking domain. Our innovative packet processors power some of the most advanced data centers in the world and are designed into tier-1 vendor platforms. With state-of-the-art technology, a strong track record of industry recognition, and multiple award-winning achievements, we continuously push the boundaries of performance and scalability. Our group is involved across the entire development lifecycle — from early research and architectural definition to silicon production — working on both research initiatives and production-grade products.

our Impact As HW Architect Team Leader, you will combine deep technical leadership with people leadership. You will shape next-generation networking silicon while building and mentoring a strong architecture team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of HW architects, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Drive research, evaluation, and architectural definition of next-generation SoCs — from product requirements through production.
• Define next-generation Packet Processor / Datapath / Congestion Management architectures for high-performance, complex SoC Ethernet and NIC switches.
• Lead system architecture and detailed micro-architecture definition across major functional blocks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, verification, modeling, software, and other architecture teams to ensure end-to-end system alignment.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and architectural approaches for future products.
• Provide technical direction, make key architectural trade-offs, and ensure execution excellence.
• BSc / MSc / PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • 10+ years of experience in VLSI / ASIC design, chip architecture, or micro-architecture of complex blocks.
• Proven experience leading or managing a small team of designers, verification engineers, or HW architects.
• Ability to take an idea into implementation.
• Strong background in high-speed networking systems, such as:

o Ethernet Switches o NPUs o NICs o Traffic Managers o Fabric Switches o High-performance processors

What We’re Looking For • Strong technical leadership with the ability to drive architectural vision.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Outstanding collaboration and teamwork skills across disciplines and organizational levels.
• Independent, self-driven, and comfortable taking full ownership of complex challenges.
• Passion for innovation and cutting-edge networking technologies.
• Highly motivated with a proactive, can-do mindset.