Principal Engineer, Digital IC Design and Architecture
$157,080–$227,460 year
On-siteColorado Springs, Colorado, United States or Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Architect and design digital blocks and subsystems for complex high-speed SerDes ICs, including Gigabit-speed serial interfaces and video/data routing solutions. Develop next-generation OpenGMSL technologies by authoring technical standards and participating in industry committees. Write detailed specifications, implement RTL designs using Verilog and SystemVerilog, and lead verification to achieve full-chip coverage closure. Perform linting, CDC analysis, and power analysis while collaborating with mixed-signal teams on simulations and real-number modeling. Prepare technical documentation, lead design reviews, and support silicon bring-up and debug activities. Collaborate across analog, digital, verification, and product teams to define requirements and ensure successful product execution. Provide technical leadership for complex subsystems and products.
Required Qualifications
- MSEE or Equivalent: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 7+ years of relevant experience or PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience
- Digital Design: Experience designing and verifying complex digital systems using Verilog/SystemVerilog
- System Architecture & Implementation: Demonstrated ability to architect and plan designs at the system level, translating high-level product concepts into robust design implementations
- Communication Skills: Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, with team working experience and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- SerDes & Communications Expertise: Understanding of communication theory, high-speed SerDes transceiver architectures, and video/data transport
- Design Trade-Offs & Physical Implementation: Solid understanding of digital and analog design trade-offs, with experience in timing analysis, power estimation, physical design, and DFT concepts
- Lab & Silicon Debug Experience: Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and debug
- Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success designing, leading, and introducing products to the market
- Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
- Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days
- Export Licensing Review: Applicants except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals may have to go through an export licensing review process
Desired Qualifications
- SerDes Standards and Protocols: Expertise in high-speed SerDes standards and protocols, including Ethernet, USB, PCIe, and/or video (DisplayPort, CSI/DSI, HDMI)
- Technical Standards Experience: Experience authoring SerDes technical standards and/or participating in industry standards committees
- Behavioral Modeling: Experience with behavioral modeling, including verification of mixed-signal systems with behavioral modeling
- DSP Design: Proficiency in Matlab and design of DSP blocks, including digital filters and signal-processing algorithms
- Team Leadership: Experience leading teams and/or projects
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