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David Careers

Senior Staff or Principal System Architect

Posted 14 days ago

tdkMillbrae (CA)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsSemiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Lead

SALARY

$145,000 and $220,000

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About the role

COMPANY: TDK U.S.A. Corporation is the Regional Headquarters for the Americas of TDK Corporation, a global electronics company based in Japan, and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. TDK focuses on the demanding markets of information and communication technology, internet of things, and automotive, industrial and consumer electronics. TDK's comprehensive product portfolio features electronic components, sensors, power supplies, energy devices, and more. TDK has a network of design, manufacturing, and sales locations in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with global revenues of more than $12 billion. TDK employs more than 113,000 people worldwide, including more than 4,500 in North and South America.
JOB DESCRIPTION: TDK USA Corporation is seeking an exceptional Principal System Architect to lead the architecture of next-generation Physical AI platforms. This role will define end-to-end system architectures spanning silicon and hardware, sensors, embedded and cloud software, AI/ML algorithms/models, actuation/control. As a technical leader across multidisciplinary teams, you will drive architectural decisions from concept through commercialization and help shape TDK's longer-term technology strategy. We are looking for a systems thinker who can bridge silicon, hardware, software, AI/ML, and robotics disciplines to create innovative, scalable platforms. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership and excels at turning complex ideas into commercially successful products.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Define system architecture for Physical AI, robotics, and intelligent sensing platforms. Drive architecture analysis and tradeoffs across compute, power, performance, cost, reliability, and scalability. Coordinate cross-functional design across silicon, hardware, embedded and cloud software, and AI/ML algorithms and models. Lead architecture reviews, functionality splits, interface definitions, and system integration efforts. Evaluate emerging technologies and guide technology roadmaps. Collaborate with global engineering teams, customers, and strategic technology partners.
REQUIREMENTS and SKILLS:
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field.10+ years of relevant experience architecting complex embedded and intelligent systems.
  • Demonstrated success delivering commercial products from concept to production.
  • Deep understanding of system architecture spanning silicon, hardware and software.
  • Expertise in several of the following areas:
  • SoC architecture, CPUs, GPUs, NPUs, MCUs, and embedded processors
  • Electronics, sensors, power optimization, and hardware integration
  • Embedded Linux, RTOS, software developmentAI and ML algorithm/model development
  • Robotics, motion control, and autonomous systems
  • Cloud connectivity, IoT, security, and distributed systemsCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS: TDK U.S.A. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), pension, life insurance, vacation, tuition reimbursement, work from home stipend, and 13 paid holidays.
The starting annual base pay for this role is between $145,000 and $220,000. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands, location (San Jose or San Diego, CA). The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. TDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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