Staff Digital IC Design Engineer

Job description

• Participate in feasibility studies and sub-block/chip-level architecture definition
• Design and integration of digital sub-blocks and chip-level implementation Verification planning and Block/Top level direct testing Support DFT strategy and implementation
• Work closely with back-end designers to correctly implement digital designs to layout Block/Top level LINT/CDC/RDC/STA/LEC setup and checks Lab evaluation and debugging of digital blocks and full chip function
• Support production testing, HW/SW development and device characterization Tape out database and documentation preparation IC design reviews, consultations and risk assessments Participation in project meetings, training courses and conferences
• Demonstrates an ability to learn new tool features and procedures

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines Preferably 4−6 years of experience in design of digital circuits Full understanding of digital design flow and electrical properties
• Knowledge of HDL simulators, synthesis tools, (System)Verilog/VHDL, scripting languages (TCL, Bash, etc.)
• Take full responsibility for solutions and meet deadlines Good written, communication and teamwork skills Intermediate English level Will be a plus: Understanding of IC Design flow, PnR, DFT, etc.

Knowledge of transistor-level integrated circuits and semiconductor physics Understanding of advanced verification methodologies (e.g. UVM, ABV) Experience with FPGA and interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, AMBA - AHB/APB/AXI, etc.) Knowledge of Verdi, Spyglass, Xcelium, Prime Time, Design Compiler tools Programming/scripting (Perl, MATLAB, Skill, Python, C/C++)