SoC Chip Lead

Lattice Overview There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for. Job Description: We are seeking a Principal Design Engineer, passionate individual with technical leadership capabilities to build complex system designs for Configuration, Security, Processor, Memory and High-Speed interfaces based on application requirements. The individual should be able to translate system requirements and architectural specifications into micro-architecture and implementation. The individual should have the ability to provide technical insights for engineering teams, provide continuous improvement in IP performance and ease-of-use in system integration. Job Requirements: 20yrs experience of hardware IP and integration design Led a team of cross-functional engineers across multiple sites/geos Led multiple programs from concept to Tape Out and production release Expertise in System Verilog, Synthesis, and Static Timing Analysis Good understanding of DFx (test and debug) methodology on IP and chip level Ability to debug complex issues with floor-planning, power distribution network, system level clocking, timing closure and SIPI Deep experience in one or more of following domains: High speed interfaces (LPDDR5, USB4.0, Chip-to-Chip interconnects), System Interconnects (Coherent NoC, AMBA), processors (ARM, MIPS, RISC-V) and FPGA systems Experience debugging complex system level use cases through verification, emulation and system validation Programming skills (e.g.: C/C++, Perl, TCL or Python) and proficient in using GenAI and agentic AI methodologies for scaling design Strong written and oral communication skills. Frequent presentations to executive leadership on status of projects and roadmaps Ability to drive IP roadmap with deep engagement with leading IP vendors and execute competitive analysis and benchmarking The ability to stay on top of latest advancements in technology, design and AI Qualifications: BS/MS/PhD in Electronics or Computer Engineering minimum of 20 years of FPGA/SoC design experience. Independent and self-motivated, capable of executing under dynamic environment and uncertainties Pay & Benefits Consistent with Lattice Semiconductor values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline, and our compensation range reflects the cost of labor in the U.S. geographic market based on the location of the role. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and relevant work experience. For candidates who receive and offer, the starting salary will vary based on various factors including, but not limited to, such qualifications as, skill level, competencies, and work location. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. Base Pay Range 248400 In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for variable/ incentive compensation and/ or equity. In addition, this role is eligible for a comprehensive, competitive benefits package which may include healthcare and retirement plans, paid time off, and more! Additional Information: This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in the United States. Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry. Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit . You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates. As an E-Verify employer, we use this system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law. All applicants will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, upon hire. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job candidates and will comply with all E-Verify regulations.