Senior Principal Digital Design Engineer
$186,000–$228,000 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Define microarchitecture for complex subsystems including 200/400G 802.3, PCIe 6/7, DSP, and AI/HW accelerators. Analyze standards and translate them into implementable RTL, then work with cross-functional teams to define product specifications, system architecture, and execution plans. Lead improvements to design methodology, perform RTL implementation, and manage block-level and system-level verification using UVM and SysC. Conduct preliminary synthesis, power estimation, and design quality checks while supporting emulator-based verification and post-silicon bring-up. Provide technical leadership in the ASIC design team to develop and productize next-generation communication and data center SoCs.
Required Qualifications
- Expert in digital design including micro-architecture definition and area/power/timing optimization
- Solid understanding of high-speed interfaces (Ethernet/PCIe), particularly MAC/PCS (or Transaction/Data Link/PHY logical) layers, and associated clocking, reset, and CDC considerations
- Experience with performance modeling and analysis, including performance constraint identification and optimization
- Extensive experience with ASIC front-end design flow including RTL coding (SystemVerilog), directed/randomized verification, simulation/emulation debug, lint/CDC checks, synthesis, power analysis and timing closure support
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 11 years of experience, or MS + 9 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 6 years of experience
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of communications/DSP/FEC algorithms and experience with power/area efficient fixed-point ASIC implementation a plus
- Familiar with SoC integration, including clock/reset architecture, bus protocols, embedded CPUs
- Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and debugging skills
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to ramp quickly on new technologies, products, and methodologies
- Self-motivated with ability to provide leadership and work effectively in fast-paced environment
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