Principle Digital ASIC Architect

pChange people’s lives and love what you do Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 100 medical device company and market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. /p h3Mechelen, hybrid working arrangements | Individual Contributor | Digital ASIC / SoC /h3 pCochlear is looking for a Senior Principal Digital ASIC Architect to help shape the next generation of ASIC technology underpinning our hearing solutions. /p pJoining an experienced team with a strong track record in ASIC development for implantable and external hearing solutions, you will operate at the intersection of system architecture, digital ASIC technology and product development. As a digital design authority, you will have genuine technical ownership, translating system architecture and product use cases into implementable digital architectures, requirements and acceptance criteria. You will help determine when product needs are best addressed through custom ASIC development, partner-delivered solutions or existing semiconductor technologies, while retaining architectural ownership and accountability for the final outcome. /p pThis is a highly influential individual contributor role for an experienced ASIC/SoC architect who wants to remain technically close to the work while influencing how complex semiconductor solutions are designed, delivered and integrated into products. /p h3What you’ll do /h3 ul liOwn semiconductor technology roadmap recommendations and evaluate custom ASIC, partner-developed and commercially available component strategies against product needs. /li liOwn the digital ASIC/SoC architecture from system intent through to implementation, verification and acceptance. /li liDefine architectures across interfaces, control, processors, DSP, Neural Networks, hardware/software partitioning and platform reuse. /li liLead technical trade-offs across power, performance, area, configurability, cost, reliability, testability and schedule. /li liWork closely with specialist ASIC/ASSP partners, defining what needs to be built, determining the most appropriate delivery approach and establishing the evidence required to demonstrate readiness and acceptance. /li liProvide technical governance across external design partners, including requirements, review gates, deliverables, technical risks and acceptance criteria. /li liLead technical design reviews, challenge assumptions and make evidence-based recommendations on acceptance. /li liDrive de-risking through modelling, simulation, formal verification, FPGA prototyping and silicon evidence. /li liSupport product integration, silicon bring-up, debug, yield improvement and lifecycle investigations at design-authority level. /li liHelp evolve semiconductor engineering workflows by identifying opportunities for AI, modelling and automation, while ensuring outputs remain secure, reproducible and appropriately validated. /li liCoach engineers and contribute to Cochlear’s longer‑term digital technology, engineering capability and partner roadmaps. /li /ul h3What you’ll bring /h3 ul liExtensive experience in digital ASIC/SoC architecture, design or verification, typically 10+ years. /li liDeep knowledge of digital architectures across processor, DSP, control and interface subsystems. /li liStrong experience translating system requirements into implementable architectures and testable technical requirements. /li liDemonstrated experience working with ASIC design houses, semiconductor suppliers or external implementation partners. /li liStrong technical judgement across PPA, reliability, DFT/DFM, quality, risk and schedule. /li liExperience owning architectural decisions, technical reviews and acceptance of complex engineering deliverables. /li liThe ability to influence technical stakeholders and partners without relying on direct reporting‑line authority. /li liA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial experience. /li /ul pExperience with system modelling, formal verification, FPGA prototyping, low‑power processor/DSP architectures, silicon bring‑up or safety‑critical product development would be highly regarded. /p h3What

we offer
/h3 pAn attractive remuneration package and flexible extra‑legal benefits /p pAn extensive onboarding and training program /p pAn enjoyable work environment with attention to life‑work balance and homeworking /p pA stimulating environment with growth opportunities and opportunity to meet multi‑disciplinary colleagues across the globe /p pThis is your chance to be part of a premier organization with a great culture, working in a dynamic, growing and rapidly evolving environment to deliver outstanding results that benefit