Principal Digital IC Design Engineer

Description

We are seeking a experienced and visionary Principal ASIC Engineer to lead our next-generation silicon development. In this high-impact technical leadership role, you will own the full-flow ASIC development lifecycle, driving projects from initial architectural concepts and RTL design down to physical sign-off and silicon bring-up.

The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise across both front-end design and back-end implementation, serving as a strategic authority who bridges the gap between hardware architecture, microarchitecture, and complex physical layout constraints.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define, establish, and optimize cutting-edge ASIC design methodologies and full-flow architectures across the organization.
• Act as the chief technical authority to align cross-functional domains including Architecture, RTL Design, Verification, and Physical Design.
• Provide expert guidance on complex engineering trade-offs evaluating Power, Performance, and Area (PPA).

Front-End Design & Architecture

• Translate complex system-level product requirements into functional SoC/ASIC microarchitectures.
• Write high-quality, scalable, and synthesizable hardware description code using SystemVerilog/Verilog.
• Collaborate closely with Design Verification (DV) teams to review test plans and implement advanced Design for Testability (DFT) structures

Back-End & Physical Implementation

• Drive full chip-level and block-level execution through synthesis, floorplanning, and automated Place & Route (P&R) flows.
• Formulate and sign off on rigorous Timing Constraints and execute deep Static Timing Analysis (STA) to resolve setup/hold violations.
• Oversee structural physical verification including DRC, LVS, and ERC checks to guarantee tape-out readiness.

Required Experience and Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years of expereince or equivalent amount of advanced education and experience in direct, practical industry experience in digital ASIC design and implementation with a proven history of multiple successful commercial tape-outs.

Technical Competencies

• Hardware Languages: Mastery of SystemVerilog and Verilog.
• Full-Flow Implementation: Comprehensive hands-on command of the RTL-to-GDSII flow (Logic Synthesis, Floorplanning, CTS, P&R, STA, and Physical Verification).
• EDA Tool Ecosystems: Deep proficiency with flagship EDA toolsuites from Synopsys (Design Compiler, IC Compiler II, PrimeTime) or Cadence (Genus, Innovus, Tempus).
• Scripting & Automation: Strong programming proficiency in Python, TCL, and Bash/Perl for methodology customization and CAD data manipulation.
• Post-Silicon Execution: Direct experience with actual silicon bring-up, hardware debugging, and lab evaluation.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Strong mentorship capabilities with a track record of leveling up senior and mid-level engineering talent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate highly abstract hardware complexities to non-technical stakeholders

Desired Experience and Skills

• Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering
• Prior experience with Power Management IC’s

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