Principal Digital Design Engineer

An experienced Digital Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing digital logic circuits and systems for semiconductor, FPGA, or ASIC-based products. The role involves working across the full design cycle-from specification and RTL design to verification, synthesis, and silicon validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop RTL (Register Transfer Level) code using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL
• Architect and implement complex digital blocks and subsystems
• Perform functional verification using simulation tools and methodologies (UVM/OVM)
• Develop and execute testbenches and validation plans
• Perform logic synthesis, timing analysis, and area optimization
• Debug and troubleshoot design issues at RTL, gate, and silicon levels
• Collaborate with verification, physical design, and firmware teams
• Ensure designs meet power, performance, and area (PPA) targets
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Work with EDA tools for design implementation and validation
• Support post-silicon validation and bring-up activities

Required Skills & Expertise

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in:
  • Verilog / SystemVerilog / VHDL
• Experience with:
  • RTL design and simulation tools (ModelSim, VCS, Xcelium)
  • Synthesis tools (Design Compiler, Genus)
  • Static Timing Analysis (PrimeTime)
• Understanding of:
  • Digital logic design concepts
  • FSMs, pipelining, clock domain crossing (CDC)
  • Low-power design techniques
• Knowledge of:
  • FPGA/ASIC design flow
  • Bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB)
• Experience in debugging using:
  • Waveform tools (Verdi, SimVision)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with UVM-based verification methodology
• Familiarity with DFT (Design for Testability) concepts
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python, Perl, or TCL
• Knowledge of hardware-software co-design
• Experience in high-speed interfaces or SoC design

Experience Requirements

• Typically 10+ years of experience in digital design or ASIC/FPGA development
• Proven track record of successful tape-outs or product deliveries

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • VLSI Design
  • Computer Engineering

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Attention to detail and quality-focused mindset

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