Principal Digital IP Design Engineer (RISC-V)

TL;DR

Principal Digital IP Design Engineer (RISC-V/SoC): Developing and implementing digital IP and logic designs for complex Mixed-Signal System-on-Chips with an accent on RTL design, microprocessor architecture, and low-power optimization. Focus on creating high-quality area-optimal designs, integrating AI/ML cores and RISC-V IPs, and ensuring functional correctness through rigorous verification.

Location: Munich

Company

A global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded and automotive applications, specializing in microcontrollers and application processors.

What you will do

• Design and implement digital IP and logic for Mixed-Signal SoCs based on architectural specifications.
• Develop area-optimal, low-power RTL designs using Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Perform design quality checks including Lint, CDC/RDC, and IP-level verification.
• Execute IP synthesis and timing analysis to meet area, power, and timing targets.
• Implement design for testability (DFT) requirements and generate comprehensive technical documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to define features, interfaces, and integrate digital blocks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IP or subsystem design.
• Solid understanding of microprocessor architecture, interconnects, and cache coherency mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience with CPU design (RISC-V, proprietary cores, or AI/ML accelerators).
• Advanced knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, C/C++, and scripting languages (Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell).
• Experience with AMBA protocols (AHB, AXI, ACE, CHI) and memory systems (ROM, RAM, Flash, DDR/LPDDR).

Nice to have

• Basic conversational German.
• Experience in using AI-based tools to enhance development and design efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on next-generation AI/ML cores and RISC-V IPs.
• Engagement with high-impact products for automotive, networking, and microprocessor markets.
• Professional environment emphasizing security certifications and reliable, conscious workflows.