Microsoft started working on its own system on a chip (SoC). This is evidenced by the updated list of vacancies of the company, in which the position of the chief architect of SoC in the Surface division appeared..

Reported by Gizchina.

The position indicates the necessary qualifications for employment, as well as some responsibilities. Despite the announcement, there was no official word on Microsoft's plans to develop its own processor.. This is just an assumption and may not coincide with the real plans of the company..

However, developing your own processor could be a big step for Microsoft.. As an example, Apple has had exceptional success with its own iPhone and iPad processors..