Principal SoC Design Engineer
Core
Lead end-to-end SoC design for high-performance data processing units and automotive microcontrollers, driving architecture definition, RTL implementation, and silicon-proven delivery.
Role type
Principal SoC Design Engineer (IC)
Builds
High-performance IP modules, subsystems, and full SoC integrations for automotive and safety-critical applications
Domain
Semiconductor design, SoC architecture, automotive electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SystemVerilog/Verilog, SoC interconnects (AXI, AHB, APB, CHI, NoC), RTL optimization (timing/power/area), Python/Tcl/Perl scripting, cross-functional collaboration, silicon bring-up debugging
Preferred skills
RISC-V/ARM/MIPS architectures, Functional Safety (ISO 26262 ASIL-D), Register description languages (IP-XACT, SystemRDL), UVM verification, high-performance DSP/AI accelerator design
Technologies
SystemVerilog, Verilog, AXI4/5, AHB, APB, CHI, NoC, RISC-V, ARM Cortex, Python, Tcl, Perl, Synopsys DC, Genus, Verdi
Responsibilities
Translate complex subsystem requirements into micro-architecture specifications; Architect and develop synthesizable RTL for high-performance IP and SoC integrations; Drive front-end design flow improvements and automation; Perform detailed RTL design reviews and optimization for timing/power/area; Champion design innovation by integrating emerging standards and processor architectures; Analyze silicon bring-up results and debug field issues to refine design methodologies
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership
