Principal Engineer, NPU Architect

Job Description

We are looking for a **Principal NPU Hardware Architect** with **10 to 15 years of experience** to drive the architectural definition and hardware implementation of high-performance Neural Processing Units (NPUs) targeted for microcontrollers and microprocessors addressing Automotive high performance compute. This is a **hardware-oriented role** that requires a deep understanding of the full silicon lifecycle, combined with a strong background in **hardware-software co-design** to ensure the NPU architecture is highly optimized for compiler-driven execution and software stacks.

**Responsibilities:**

+ NPU Architecture & Dataflow: Define and own the end-to-end NPU micro-architecture, including high-throughput tensor/matrix engines, vector units, and specialized activation functional units.
+ Hardware-Software Co-Design: Partner closely with compiler and software teams to define instruction s...