Principal Silicon Engineer
Core
Own and drive microarchitecture and RTL design for complex silicon blocks and subsystems, translating architecture requirements into high-quality hardware implementations.
Role type
Principal Silicon Engineer (IC Design)
Builds
Complex silicon blocks and subsystems for semiconductor products
Domain
Semiconductor / Hardware Design
Required skills
Microarchitecture design, RTL design, Static timing analysis, Synthesis, Power Performance Area (PPA) trade-offs, Full RTL2GDS flow, Tcl, Python
Preferred skills
Design automation with AI, Constraint-checking, Flow improvements, Mixed-signal interface timing, DFT collaboration
Responsibilities
Lead capture and validation of design intent for digital and mixed-signal blocks, Provide static timing leadership for mixed-signal interfaces, Partner with RTL, PD, mixed-signal, DFT, and CAD teams to resolve cross-domain issues, Contribute to design automation including leveraging AI and flow improvements.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC design with strategic ownership
