Job Overview : As a Frontend Principal Engineer specializing in Semiconductor Chip Design, you will lead and coordinate the execution of the front-end stages of integrated circuit development. This role requires a strong technical background in digital design, verification, and project management skills. Additionally, you will oversee product support activities for both the Pre-production and Post-production stages, ensuring the successful initiation, development, and sustainment of semiconductor designs.
Key Responsibilities : Technical Leadership and Architecture
- Design Architecture from scratch for new products and understand the specifications of the derivative products.
- RTL Design and Coding, Code Quality Management : Creating RTL Design and Coding.. Ensure highest quality by applying suitable coding standards and other techniques.
- Design Verification : Ensuring the correctness and functionality of the design through rigorous verification processes. This includes creating test benches, running simulations, and debugging the design.
- Collaboration : Working closely with other teams, such as physical design, analog IP / IC, software, and system engineering teams, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of the final product.
- Mentorship and Leadership : Leading and mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, and ensuring the team adheres to project timelines and quality standards.
- EDA Tools Proficiency : Utilizing EDA tools for design, simulation, and verification tasks.
- Documentation : Maintaining detailed documentation of the design process, including specifications, design decisions, and verification results
- Product Support : Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA
Required Skills & Experience
Min 8+ years of experience in System Architecture for ARM based MCU product developmentMin 8+ years of experience in RTL Design, Coding and RTL Integration,Strong design and debugging skills.Experience in handling Verification Teams. Verification environment Development , Static and Dynamic Verification, Test Management. (UPF, GLN, Test Mode)Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for LINT, CDC, SDC validation, and power analysis preferably Synopsis EDA.Exposure to Backend and Analog processes.Ability to collaborate effectively with backend teams (PD, DFT, and STA) to achieve timing and power closure.Experience in Product Support for both Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA teams.Preferred Skills and Experience
Min 1+ years of Project Management (Waterfall and Agile – Hybrid Methodology).Continuous Improvement.Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in semiconductor front-end design.Qualifications :
Masters in VLSI design from reputed universities like IIT / NIT with a background in Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, or a related field.