Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is one of the fastest growing companies in the Semiconductor industry. We are worldwide technical leaders in Integrated Power Semiconductors and Systems Power delivery architectures. At MPS, we cultivate creativity, are passionate about sustainability, and are committed to providing leading-edge products and innovation to our customers. Our portfolio of technology helps power our world ---come join our team and see how YOU can make a difference.
Job Description:
The candidate must have demonstrated success in digital design & verification/infrastructure development for digital FPGAs/ASICs. Other key skills include technical/project leadership, documentation, RTL design knowledge, and backend flow and tools knowledge. Candidate will be expected to lead design, verification, and be technical focus on one or more devices and/or sections. Candidate will also be expected to support pre/post-silicon design validation and support Design/ATE/Application & Systems group.
MPS products include DDR devices, switching regulators, sensors, motor control, display drivers, audio amplifiers and power management ICs for fast-growing portable and non-portable markets such as broadband modems, notebooks, cell phones, telecom, fiber optics, digital camera, automobile and network equipment.
Essential Functions:
- Digital Verification: Development test plans, test benches and automated test cases
- Support Design Debug
- Digital Design (RTL design): ASIC or FPGA from concept to implementation
- Knowledge and/or responsibility in synthesis, timing closure, and formal verification.
- Create scripting to support design and verification automation
- Estimate and manage time/tasks completion to target schedule
Qualifications:
- PhD/BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Digital Design/VLSI coursework.
- 5+ years’ experience in design plus verification of ASIC or FPGA
- Strong knowledge of ASIC development process and digital design techniques
- Proficient in standard DV languages (Verilog, System Verilog, UVM) and automated regression testcase development, and reporting/tracking coverage metrics.
- Experience with programming, scripting and automation languages (C/C++, shell, Perl, TCL, Python, etc.,).
- Solid knowledge and experience working through the entire Digital Design Flow: Specification definition, RTL Verification, Synthesis, P&R, Gate-Level Verification, Power Estimation, ATPG Generation and Simulation, AMS Sims, etc.
- Excellent Knowledge & Use of industry standard ASIC tools/flow for daily work: Digital Simulators, synthesis tools, DFT, LEC, STA, etc.
- Good written/verbal communication skills and strong teamwork/collaboration.
- Experience with the following is desired:
- Embedded designs and/or firmware development
- JEDEC, Automotive FuSA and ASIL Standards
- Knowledge of DDR, power management industry/applications
- I2C, I3C, SPI, USB, PMBUS
- GITLab
Location:
San Jose, CA
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of MPS to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in digital design or VLSI coursework
- 5+ years of experience in ASIC or FPGA design and verification
- Strong knowledge of the ASIC development process and digital design techniques
- Proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, UVM, automated regression test development, and coverage metrics
- Experience with programming, scripting, and automation languages such as C, C++, Shell, Perl, Tcl, or Python
- Knowledge of the complete digital design flow, including specification, RTL verification, synthesis, place and route, gate-level verification, power estimation, ATPG, and AMS simulation
- Experience with industry-standard ASIC tools and flows, including digital simulators, synthesis, DFT, LEC, and STA
- Strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills
- Experience with embedded designs or firmware development
- Knowledge of JEDEC, Automotive FuSA, and ASIL standards
- Knowledge of DDR and power management industry applications
- Experience with I2C, I3C, SPI, USB, or PMBus
- Experience with GitLab
Monolithic Power Systems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as rich and comprehensive, including medical, dental, and vision alongside company‑paid life and disability. Wellness offerings such as onsite fitness, flu clinics, and annual health checkups reinforce overall benefits depth.
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What We Do
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) provides small, highly energy efficient, easy-to-use power solutions for systems found in industrial applications, telecom infrastructures, cloud computing, automotive, and consumer applications. MPS' mission is to reduce total energy consumption in our customers' systems and service our customers with green, practical, compact solutions. MPS can be contacted through its website at www.monolithicpower.com or its support offices around the world. The company was founded by Michael R. Hsing in 1997 and is headquartered in Kirkland, Washington. Note: Monolithic Power Systems only communicates through official channels. Be cautious of unsolicited messages or job offers using similar domain names.
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