Principal ASIC Design Engineer

Job Description:

Infinera is a leader in optical networking revolutionizing telecommunications networks with innovative, industry-leading connectivity solutions including high-end subcomponent technology, systems for network infrastructure, automation software, and professional services. Infinera serves several Tier1 operators helping them create an Intelligent Transport Network with more speed, capacity and scalability than ever.

The system ASIC team at Infinera works on the latest protocols in networking, 800G Ethernet and beyond, at cutting edge technology nodes(2/3nm). These ASICS enable the latest networking infrastructure networks of leading ICP and cloud service providers. These complex multi-billion gates ASICs provide a challenging environment requiring development of innovative IP solutions based on the latest specification of standard bodies like ITU/IEEE.

We are looking for creative and enthusiastic SoC Design Engineers to join the team and help develop these systems. As a member of the design team, you will be involved in the specification, design and verification of various complex ASIC and subsystems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to interpret and map documents from standard bodies to requirements/functions

• Work with architecture and other cross functional teams like Firmware, verification and emulation teams.

• Ability to comprehend high level requirements and create a microarchitecture document

• Provide technical leadership to a team of designers and be responsible for delivery by taking it through planning, definition and implementation phase.

• Handson experience with various aspects of ASIC design including RTL coding and design checks including lint, CDC, RDC, synthesis and static timing analysis.

• Strong design skills - should be able to review the arch, requirements and micro-arch, synthesis and timing reports.

• Work with verification and lab validation teams to debug and qualify the implementation.

Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Ethernet/Networking domain with hands-on experience in delivery of a complex ASIC.

• Understanding of complex data-path oriented designs involving multiple clock domain crossings and low power techniques

• Experience in delivering subsystems with tight latency and power budgets.

• Familiarity with UPF is desirable

• IP development experience in any of the latest networking standards like IEEE802.3df, ITU-T G709.1, OIF-800ZR would be preferred.

• Candidate must have a bachelor's degree or higher in CS or EE with very good academics. Master's degree preferred

“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.

Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.