Engineer II - VLSI

The Opportunity

We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

As an IP release engineer at Alphawave Semi, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality silicon for IC chips and IPs. Your daily responsibilities will include IP release to customers, supporting internal teams with QA flows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams across Alphawave Semi to maintain and enhance product quality.

What You'll Do

• Gatekeeper for IP releases to ensure highest quality delivery is achieved to minimize churn
• Develop new flows and release checks into the IP QA flow based on customer feedback
• Close collaboration with design teams, and IP vendors to ensure flow(s) functions as intended
• Work with multiple cross-functional teams - RTL, custom layout, digital, physical design, DFT and methodology teams to define QA methodologies
• Handling multiple projects in parallel

What You'll Need

• BS/B.Eng degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent
• 1-3 years of experience in semiconductor IP/SOC collateral generation, validation, and release
• Strong proficiency in at least one of the following scripting languages (Python, Perl)
• Proficiency in working with Linux environments
• knowledge of database creation and management (MongoDB, NoSQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Demonstrates strong communication skills to effectively exchange information across cross-functional teams
• Strong attention to detail, team player
• Through understanding of various IP views (LEF, GDSII, LIB, VERILOG, etc.)
• Expertise in industry-standard validation tools (VCS, XCS, ICC2, PrimeTime, etc.)
• Excellent track record of managing and regressing collaterals to external customers
• Experience in custom flow development or support
• Experience in database creation and management
• Basic understanding of IP design flow, from RTL to GDS
• Building web dashboards and cross platform GUIs using front end framework(s) (Angular/REACT)
• Proficiency in using revision control software (SVN, GIT, Perforce)
• Working knowledge of task distribution systems (LSF, SLURM, SGE, etc.)
• Proficiency in using the JIRA system for effective release management

'' We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities"

As part of our commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, we have designed a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Provisions to pursue advanced education from Premium Institute, eLearning content providers
• Medical Insurance and a cohort of Wellness Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• Advance Loan Assistance
• Office lunch & Snacks Facility

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.