Senior / Principal Memory Design Engineer
Location : Bangalore, India
Experience : 10+ Years
About ACL Digital
ACL Digital, part of the ALTEN Group , is a next-generation product engineering and semiconductor services company with global presence across 30+ countries. We specialize in ASIC / SoC design, memory IP, verification, embedded systems, automotive, 5G, AI / ML, and cloud solutions , helping clients accelerate innovation and bring cutting-edge products to market faster.
Our semiconductor engineering practice is trusted by top-tier semiconductor and system companies worldwide. With state-of-the-art R&D centers and a 20,000+ strong engineering workforce across ALTEN, ACL Digital provides unmatched expertise in advanced node silicon design, memory IP solutions, verification, and silicon bring-up .
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior / Principal Memory Design Engineer with deep expertise in high-performance, low-power, and high-density memory IP development for advanced process nodes. This role involves owning architecture-to-silicon delivery of memory solutions and driving technical excellence across global design teams.
As a senior leader, you will define architectures, lead circuit and layout design, drive validation, and collaborate with foundries and SoC teams , while mentoring younger engineers and shaping ACL Digital’s memory IP roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
- Memory Architecture & Design
- Architect, design, and optimize SRAM, ROM, Register Files, CAM, and eDRAM for advanced SoCs.
- Lead bitcell modeling, sense amplifier design, redundancy schemes, and peripheral circuit design.
- Deliver low-power, high-speed memory IPs with best-in-class PPA.
- Implementation & Sign-off
- Own full flow from schematic design, spice simulations, custom layout guidance, to sign-off .
- Ensure robustness across PVT corners, aging, IR drop, EM, and reliability constraints.
- Collaborate with SoC teams for seamless memory integration and closure.
- Validation & Characterization
- Define and execute verification methodologies, timing / power characterization, and functional validation .
- Lead post-silicon bring-up, debug, and yield enhancement programs .
- Advanced Node Enablement
- Drive design closure on 7nm, 5nm, and upcoming technology nodes .
- Partner with foundries for bitcell enablement, technology qualification, and model correlation.
- Leadership & Mentorship
- Guide and mentor junior engineers on circuit design best practices and advanced methodologies .
- Represent ACL Digital in customer discussions, technical reviews, and technology strategy forums .
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years in custom memory IP design (SRAM, ROM, CAM, Register Files, eDRAM).Strong command of circuit design (sense amps, wordline / bitline, periphery), variation-aware design, and redundancy / repair schemes .Expertise with Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys HSPICE, Liberate, Modelsim, and industry-standard EDA tools .Hands-on in timing, power, noise, IR / EM, aging, and reliability analysis .Proven experience in silicon bring-up, validation, and debug .Excellent understanding of SoC integration and memory compiler flows .Good to Have
Experience with eFlash, MRAM, RRAM, or other emerging memory technologies .Exposure to machine-learning assisted yield optimization and modeling .Patents, conference papers, or technical leadership in semiconductor forums.Education
B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, VLSI, or Microelectronics.
Why Join Us?
Cutting-edge Projects : Work on next-generation memory IPs for Tier-1 semiconductor customers.Technology Leadership : Be at the forefront of advanced node design (5nm and below) .Global Collaboration : Partner with cross-functional and international teams.Career Growth : Opportunity to grow into Architectural Leadership or Technical Director roles .Innovation-driven Culture : Freedom to innovate, file patents, and contribute to ACL Digital’s IP portfolio.