Principal Engineer - Design

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Job Description:

• Develop 32-bit Microcontroller products from concept through stream-out
• Perform System Verilog RTL design to integrate modules at SoC level to build 32-bit Microcontroller products
• Design modules for 32-bit microcontrollers products
• Define, develop, improve design process flows and methodologies for continuous improvement
• Simulate at the module level and SoC level to guarantee design objective specification functionality and timing
• Generate and maintain Micro architecture specification (MAS) at module and SoC level and other design flow documentation
• Run and debug gate level simulations at SoC level
• Implement ECOs
• Work with Synthesis, STA, DFT, APR and Layout engineers to resolve physical design issues for floor-planning and final sign off
• Interface with and support cross functional teams  such as applications, product and test engineering, marketing, development systems, technology development, CAD, layout and other design organizations
• Debug silicon products in support of Release to Production

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be able to write reusable System Verilog RTL codes, follow design and DFT guidelines
• Must have knowledge of design for low power and design for test and manufacturing
• Must have detailed understanding of gate level simulation flow and timing paths
• Able to write C and Assembly code based tests to verify SoC functionality
• Able to write good documentation for micro-architecture specification (MAS) and design flows/methodologies
• Able to write SoC level verification test plans
• Able to provide constraints for synthesis and static timing analysis
• Able to run formal verification/equivalence checking
• Able to write functional test patterns for production test program
• Have scripting and automation skills  - Linux shell scripting, Perl, Tcl, Makefile
• Strong analytical, and problem solving skills, as well as hands-on SoC debugging / bring up skills
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, excellent communication skills, excellent presentation skills for design reviews and ability to excel in a team environment
• BE / B.Tech with 8 yrs+ experience. Masters is a plus.

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