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Principal Engineer, Architecture (USB Systems & IP)
Lattice Semiconductor · San Jose, CA · Posted 6 days ago
Define the USB architecture roadmap as the company-wide SME across FPGA and SoC product families, shaping next-generation connectivity from concept through deployment.
Job Description: Overview Lattice Semiconductor is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Engineer to join our Architecture team. In this role, you will serve as a technical leader defining next-generation USB solutions across FPGA, SoC FPGA, and system platforms. You will work closely with architecture, silicon design, software, applications, product planning, and ecosystem partners to develop innovative USB-based solutions that enable differentiated customer experiences. The ideal candidate combines deep USB protocol expertise with hands-on experience developing USB devices, embedded firmware, software stacks, and USB controller architectures. This role requires both technical leadership and strong cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence product strategy and drive complex architectural initiatives from concept through deployment. Responsibilities
- Define architecture and technical requirements for future USB subsystem solutions across FPGA and SoC product families.
- Serve as the company-wide subject matter expert for USB technologies including USB 2.0, USB 3.x, USB Type-C, USB Power Delivery (PD), and related ecosystem standards.
- Evaluate, select, and guide integration of third-party USB controller, PHY, and protocol IP solutions.
- Drive architecture studies, competitive analysis, and technology assessments related to USB connectivity, embedded systems, and customer applications.
- Collaborate with silicon design teams to define USB subsystem architectures, performance targets, configurability, and integration requirements.
- Work closely with firmware and software teams to define reference platforms, software architecture, and production-ready solutions.
- Partner with applications engineering and strategic customers to understand emerging requirements and translate them into product roadmap recommendations.
- Develop technical specifications, architectural proposals, white papers, and executive-level presentations.
- Contribute to system-level validation, interoperability testing, and compliance strategies.
- Mentor engineers across multiple disciplines and provide technical guidance on complex USB-related challenges.
- Engage with standards organizations, ecosystem partners, and industry forums as required to support technology strategy.
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