Principal Engineer (ASIC/RTL)

TL;DR

Principal Engineer (ASIC/RTL): Designing and implementing high-performance Ethernet switch chips for hyperscale data centers with an accent on packet processing and RTL implementation. Focus on developing micro-architecture specifications, achieving timing closure in deep submicron technologies, and optimizing networking ASICs.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA, USA

Salary: $141,300 - $226,000

Company

Global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Write efficient and elegant RTL for implementing components of complex networking ASICs.
• Develop micro-architecture specifications and manage RTL implementation.
• Conduct unit verification, debug analysis, and design reviews.
• Perform timing convergence and ECO implementation.
• Participate through the full program lifecycle from architecture to volume manufacturing.

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience with B.S. (or 6+ with M.S.) in digital design on multiple networking ASICs.
• 4+ years of experience in Verilog-based RTL design or verification in deep submicron technologies.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and other networking protocols.
• Must be located in or able to work from San Jose, CA.

Nice to have

• Extensive experience with TCP/IP, MPLS, tunneling, and packet processing architectures (parsing, ACLs, metering, policing).
• Experience achieving timing closure on high-performance ASICs.
• Knowledge of low power design techniques and clock domain crossing.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary with discretionary annual bonuses.
• New hire equity grants and annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation with company matching and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Paid sick leave, vacation time, and company paid holidays.