Hybrid Hardware Platform Architect

Hybrid Hardware Platform Architect is needed to join our Hardware Platform team in Cambridge for a 6-to-12-month project paying £600 - £700 a day inside IR35 and more for the right candidate. This is a pivotal role; you will act as the bridge between SoC (System on Chip) architecture and physical board implementation. You will be responsible for defining, influencing, and aligning technical requirements for high-performance validation boards that support next-generation compute and high-speed interfaces.

This is a role for a strategic thinker who can navigate complex design trade-offs to develop optimal solutions for our customers and development partners.

Key Responsibilities Architectural Definition:
Translate complex technical requirements from SoC teams and Product Managers into comprehensive platform architecture specifications. Cross-Functional Alignment:
Evaluate architecture proposals and coordinate across Silicon Architects, Hardware, and Software teams to ensure a unified technical vision. Design Oversight:
Liaise directly with board designers to drive specifications into schematic and PCB implementation, ensuring alignment with Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) requirements. Technical Communication:
Present and defend technical concepts to a wide range of stakeholders, from individual engineers to executive technology leads. Ecosystem Integration:
Address the needs of embedded compute, infrastructure, and server market segments through robust platform design.

Required Qualifications & Skills Deep SoC Expertise: 10 years of experience with SoC architectures, memory interfaces, and platforms involving embedded compute or AI. High-Speed Interconnects:
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge standards, specifically PCIe Gen5/6 and LPDDR5/6 . Complex Board Design:
Proven competence in designing boards with high-complexity LSI devices (FPGAs), embedded firmware, and PMICs. EDA Proficiency:
Expert-level understanding of the Cadence OrCAD CIS and Allegro PCB suite . Advanced PCB Knowledge:
Strong command of PCB stack-up definition and controlled impedance routing for complex topologies. Leadership & Influence:
Ability to drive progress in ambiguous environments and influence cross-functional teams across multiple geographies. Apply Now to avoid disappointment, this is an urgent role and we are looking to interview candidates next week.