Responsibilities:
Define, develop, verify and optimize complex digital circuits for low-power mixed-signal circuits. Design digital hardware functions and sub systems in RTL code using SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL. Collaborate with system design to create digital specification definition. Implement design for testability (scan chain, BIST, boundary scan) and diagnosis features to support hardware testing. Generate technical documentation and participate in design reviews. (40%)
Support constraints definition, logic synthesis, and physical design for timing closure, DFT insertion and test vectors creation, static timing closure. (15%)
Support development of comprehensive verification plans and testbenches, including functional verification, RTL and gate-level simulations, timing analysis, and top verification. Participate in pre-silicon digital hardware emulation and FPGA prototyping. (15%)
Support silicon lab evaluation, performance characterization and debug. (10%)
Interface with system, embedded firmware, analog, verification and cross functional teams. (10%)
Technical support to test, product and application engineers. (10%)
Minimum Qualifications:
4+ years of industry experience in digital integrated circuit design
B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Strong analytical, synthesis and problem solving skills
Solid knowledge and experience in digital IC development, frontend-to-backend flow, timing closure, data path, signal processing, low-power techniques, basic constraints development, timing analysis, system trade-offs (power, speed, hardware resources, area)
Background with MCU based hardware systems (ARM, RISC-V, PIC, STM32) with memories, digital micro-architecture, interfaces, and dedicated hardware peripherals
Proficiency in SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL, scripting languages (Python, Perl, tcl), debugging capabilities, and industry leading digital EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens)
Knowledge of verification methodologies and tools (SystemVerilog, UVM/OVM, formal verification)
Demonstration of technical ownership and successful execution
Experience with standard hardware protocols (I2C, I3C, SPI, MIPI)
Independent, self-motivated, rigorous, team player and able to follow through
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desired Qualifications
Digital development for mixed-signal ICs
Hands-on experience with development boards, FPGAs, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, supplies, multimeters and the associated measurement methods
Knowledge of system-level aspects: signal processing, embedded firmware, analog, modelling, test and application
Experience with system design methods & tools, Matlab, etc.
Experience with consumer and/or ITA market circuit developments
Skills Required
- 4+ years of industry experience in digital integrated circuit design
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- Solid knowledge and experience in digital IC development, frontend-to-backend flow, timing closure, data path, signal processing, low-power techniques
- Proficiency in SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL, scripting languages, debugging capabilities, EDA tools
- Knowledge of verification methodologies and tools
Semtech Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 20 weeks of paid maternity/parental leave is highlighted in multiple regions. Enhanced leave is positioned as a core part of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard elements of the offering. Core health coverage features prominently alongside other benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and time‑off programs are explicitly included. Time off is emphasized together with flexible/hybrid work policies where possible.
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