CareerPlan

Principal ASIC Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$174k–$353k2026-05-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Architect complex modules and subsystems for high-performance networking chips, defining micro-architecture specifications and implementing designs to meet power, area, and performance targets.

Role type

Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Networking)

Builds

High-performance networking chips and complex integrated circuit subsystems

Domain

Semiconductor / Networking / Hardware

Required skills

Verilog/System Verilog, RTL design, micro-architecture specification, timing closure, power reduction techniques, cross-functional collaboration, technical leadership

Preferred skills

Computer architecture knowledge, networking protocols, synthesis/lint tools, Perl/Python

Technologies

Verilog, System Verilog, SVA, Perl, Python

Responsibilities

Architect complex modules and subsystems for high-performance networking chips; Write detailed functional and micro-architecture specifications; Implement designs using Verilog or System Verilog; Write functional coverage/SVA for verification; Optimize designs for power targets; Collaborate with physical design and verification teams; Mentor junior engineers and interns

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership