Staff / Sr Staff RTL Design Engineer

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Job Summary

Job Description

Alphawave Semi is seeking an experienced SoC RTL Design Engineer to join their connectivity networking products engineering team. This role involves contributing to next-generation connectivity products, from concept to tapeout, focusing on SoC and SoC-Subsystem design. Responsibilities include microarchitecture/RTL coding, creating documentation, working with verification and physical design teams to meet quality, area, power, and performance goals, and supporting various teams for successful product delivery. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge SoC designs for AI datacenter connectivity.
Must have:
  • Micro architect and RTL Design of SoC SubSystem/IP blocks
  • Develop UPF and run CLP checks
  • Responsible for RTL quality checks (Lint/CDC/LEC)
  • Create appropriate hardware block documentation
  • Analyze, debug, and fix issues reported by verification team
  • Develop synthesis constraints for blocks/subsystem
  • Integrate design, review/sign-off verification plan, DFT, and PD implementation
  • Strong background in RTL SoC Design (Verilog/VHDL)
  • Experience in ASIC/FPGA debug methodologies
  • Proficient in reviewing high-level test plans and coverage metrics
  • Expertise in Design Compiler Synthesis and formal verification using LEC
  • Comprehensive understanding of timing closure
  • Experience in post-silicon bring-up and debugging
Good to have:
  • Experience in SerDes PHY, DSP, and Analog mixed signal
  • Knowledge in Ethernet and PCIe standards
  • Ability to develop architecture and micro-architecture based on specifications
  • Knowledge of bus protocols (AHB, AXI) and peripherals (PCIe, USB, Ethernet)
  • Experience with memory controller designs and microprocessors
  • Knowledge of chip IO design and packaging
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Short-term incentive program
  • Retirement & Saving Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Health & Wellness programs
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible work environment

Job Details

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.

Alphawave Semi is expanding its team in connectivity networking products engineering Team. We are looking for experienced SoC RTL design engineers to contribute to our next generation connectivity networking products. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the AI revolution and contribute to the complete semiconductor development cycle, from concept to product.

The ideal candidate will have a strong and extensive background in RTL design across multiple projects. As an experienced RTL Design Engineer, you will work in SoC design and SOC-Subsystem design. You will be responsible for microarchitecture/RTL coding of the SOC/subsystems and create microarchitecture documents. You will work with verification teams on achieving the code & functional coverage. You will work with Physical design team to meet area, power and performance goals. You will support physical design teams, verification teams, software teams and FPGA teams to ensure high quality SoC and ensure successful tapeout.

Why Join Us?

  • Work on cutting-edge SoC designs in advanced process nodes.
  • Products purpose-built for AI datacenter scale out and scale up connectivity
  • Work in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.
  • Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
  • Work alongside some of the best minds in the semiconductor industry.

What You'll Do

  • Micro architect and RTL Design of SoC SubSystem/IP blocks
  • Will develop UPF and run CLP checks
  • Will be responsible for RTL quality checks - Lint/CDC/LEC
  • Create appropriate documentation for hardware blocks
  • Responsible for analyse / debug / fixing issues reported by verification team
  • Will develop the synthesis constraints for the blocks / subsystem
  • Work with SOC Architect/Leads to integrate the design, review/sign-off verification plan, DFT and PD implementation

What You'll Need

  • Strong background with multi-year and multi-project experience in RTL SoC Design (Verilog/VHDL), and ASIC/FPGA debug methodologies
  • Experience in SerDes PHY, DSP, and Analog mixed signal is desirable
  • Knowledge in Ethernet and PCIe standards is desirable
  • Test Plans & Verification: Proficient in reviewing high-level test plans and coverage metrics.
  • Synthesis & Formal Verification: Expertise in Design Compiler Synthesis and formal verification using LEC.
  • Timing Closure: Comprehensive understanding of timing closure.
  • Post-Silicon Debug: Experience in post-silicon bring-up and debugging.
  • Communication & Leadership: Team player with strong communication skills to ensure effective program execution.

It Would Be Amazing If You Had

  • Architecture: Ability to develop architecture and micro-architecture based on specifications.
  • Bus Protocols & Peripherals: Knowledge of bus protocols such as AHB, AXI, and peripherals like PCIe, USB, Ethernet, etc.
  • Memory Controllers & Microprocessors: Experience with memory controller designs and microprocessors is an advantage.
  • Chip IO Design: Knowledge of chip IO design and packaging is beneficial.

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

Salary and Benefits

Your contribution will be recognized with a base salary influenced by your qualifications, experience, location, and the internal equity of our team to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, employees are also eligible for additional compensation opportunities, including Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), short-term incentive program, Retirement & Saving Programs and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

You'll also be eligible for benefits described as per below:

  • Health & Wellness programs that emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.
  • Comprehensive health plans
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave

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.

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About The Company

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 proven track record.

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