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Principal Digital Design Engineer

San Jose💼 Full-time💰 $185,000–$230,000🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architect and implement next-generation digital designs for high-performance AI connectivity solutions, owning complex blocks from micro-architecture through silicon bring-up.

Role type

Principal Digital Design Engineer (Silicon/SoC)

Builds

Production-quality silicon for PCIe Gen 6/7, CXL, UALink, UCI, Ethernet, and DDR4/DDR5 protocols

Domain

Semiconductor hardware design, AI infrastructure, high-speed interconnects

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Micro-architecture definition, RTL coding, timing closure, DFT implementation, high-speed protocol expertise (PCIe/CXL/Ethernet/DDR), advanced CMOS node design (≤7nm), CAD flow proficiency

Preferred skills

Embedded firmware collaboration, embedded processor subsystem knowledge (RISC-V/Arm), design methodology improvement, CAD automation

Technologies

Cadence, Synopsys, PCIe, CXL, UALink, UCI, Ethernet, DDR4, DDR5, 7nm CMOS

Responsibilities

Define micro-architecture and drive RTL implementation for complex digital blocks; Lead timing closure and DFT feature implementation; Collaborate with verification teams for test plans and coverage closure; Own third-party IP integration and block-level verification; Mentor junior engineers and contribute to silicon development processes

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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