Senior Principal Digital IC Design Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. onsemi scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description
Senior Principal Digital IC Design Engineer - Digital Compute Team About Us
At onsemi, we help improve lives through silicon solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world’s most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. Our group develops MCU and DSP systems as well as hardware accelerators that are used in a large variety of different products and markets.
The Role
We are expanding the team to India and are looking for a Senior Principal IC Design Engineer with experience in the development of embedded MCU/DSP systems. You will develop and benchmark such systems for a variety of processor cores and consult the product integration teams during the integration of these solutions into semiconductor products.
Strong ability to translate Specifications to Microarchitecture
Strong understanding of core digital design concepts: FSM, Timing diagrams, Combination/ sequential circuits, timing analysis
Proficiency in Verilog/Systemverilog
Familiarity with tools like Lint, CDC, RDC, DC (Design Compiler)
Experience with standard interfaces:
APB, AHB, AXI
SPI, I2C, DMA
Experience in MCU/CPU subsystems like ARM processor
Experience is design techniques like
Pipelining, Low latency, Power optimization
Experience in Technical documentation for specification, design, waveform
Scripting/Automation languages:
Python, PERL
Have also some experiences in mentoring younger engineers and leading small projects or methodology aspects
Writing specifications based on high-level requirements
Nice to Have:
Understanding of DFT, FuSa, Cryptography, Security
Low Power design techniques
Responsibilities
Why Join Us
We create a diverse set of world-class products in a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. We provide an environment of continual learning and growth opportunities and support volunteer & charitable programs. We offer competitive benefit package and a great place to work. You will be able to build up a career in a successful international company, and you can participate in interesting international projects.
What You’ll Do
Lead project activities and mentor less experienced engineers
Architect, specify, implement, simulate, and benchmark MCU and DSP systems as well as hardware accelerators
Contribute to design methodology and design flow improvements
Consult the product integration teams in the definition, the integration and use of these systems
Participate to the verification and FPGA prototyping of these systems
Coordinate the SDK development with the software team
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
Minimum BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
At least 10+ of relevant work experience in semiconductor product development, including engineering leadership
Experience with embedded CPUs (e.g. ARM Cortex, DSP), AMBA bus protocols (AHB/APB)
RTL design of digital IP blocks and systems in Verilog/SystemVerilog
Experience in technical project/task leadership
Knowledge of design intents (timing constraints/SDC, power intent/UPF)
Strong technical document writing skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
What Else You May Bring
Experience in some of the following areas is a plus:
Design of CPU/MCU (sub)systems, SystemRDL or IP-XACT
Programming in Python for automation and in C/C++ for embedded software
Design of accelerators and signal processing components
RTL to GDS flow, including logic synthesis, place-and-route, STA, power analysis
Advanced digital verification methodology (e.g. UVM)
Our commitment to you
As part of the onsemi team, you will have an opportunity to transform your tomorrow and operate in a diverse, inclusive, and socially responsible environment. If you’re passionate about shaping a better future, join us and define your future!