Principal Solutions Architect- $300k – $400k – (SF Bay Area)

Principal Solutions Architect- $300k – $400k – (US – SF Bay Area)

We’re working with a cutting-edge semiconductor innovator developing next-generation AI and compute architectures.

This position has already attracted interest from top-tier engineers from leading global semiconductor companies, and we’re now re-opening the search for a Principal Solutions Architect who bridges deep technical expertise with commercial impact.

This is a rare hybrid role — part technical architect, part client-facing problem solver — working directly with customers, sales teams, and internal engineering to define the next generation of intelligent hardware systems.

The Role

As a Principal Solutions Architect, you’ll be the technical linchpin for our sales and architecture organisation. You will guide customers through complex design and integration decisions while shaping the technical vision for advanced SoCs and AI hardware.

You’ll work across design, client, and architecture teams, being hands-on with full-chip bring-up and system definition, while also leading technical discussions, workshops, and solution presentations with strategic clients.

Your ability to ask the right qualifying questions, understand stakeholder objectives, and translate these into actionable design requirements will be critical to the success of both the client and the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the sales organisation to support technical pre-sales and customer solution design.
• Define and refine SoC and system-level architectures from concept through production.
• Collaborate with design, verification, and software teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment.
• Support full-chip bring-up, debug, and integration activities.
• Translate customer challenges and Machine Learning workloads into architecture-level solutions.
• Engage directly with client and architecture teams to understand design intent and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Lead proof-of-concept activities, technical demos, and architecture presentations to support business growth.

Successful Candidate Profile

We’re looking for a senior, commercially aware architect who can navigate both technology and client engagement.

You’ll have a solid grounding in SoC design, system architecture, and Machine Learning, combined with the communication and commercial instincts to influence clients, shape technical solutions, and support strategic sales opportunities.

You’ll be the person that sales calls when they need someone to turn a customer’s “what if” into a technically sound “how.”

Key Requirements

• Proven background in Solutions Architecture, System or SoC Architecture, with strong commercial awareness.
• Experience engaging with client architecture teams and supporting pre-sales cycles.
• Hands-on understanding of design processes, integration, and full-chip bring-up.
• Strong Machine Learning knowledge, ideally applied to hardware or compute systems.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident leading technical discussions, demos, and customer workshops.
• Analytical, inquisitive mindset with the ability to qualify requirements and shape solutions.

Why Join

You’ll be joining a company at the forefront of semiconductors, AI, and advanced computing. This is an opportunity to influence architectural direction, win strategic client engagements, and help define the future of high-performance intelligent silicon — all while working with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Salary and Package:

• Competitive Basic Salaries Ranging From $200k – $300k (Depending on Level and experience)
• 30% Bonus
• Total Comp $300k – $400k
• Field based role
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Medical
• Employee Supported Volunteering
• Employee Assistance Program for Health Well-being, Financial services, Legal services etc
• Training and Development
• Visa Sponsorship available
• Relocation Support (if required)

My client can offer a 3-stage process consisting of a 1^st stage Video Call , 2^nd Stage Video Call and a 3rd Stage on-site Interview (meet the team and site tour). This process can be completed within 2-3 weeks (based on availability)