ASIC Digital Design Principal Engineer

Role Summary

As an ASIC Digital Design Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing bare metal firmware for advanced mixed-signal ASICs, focusing primarily on high-speed SerDes products. Your role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to define specifications, executing structured firmware development processes, and performing functional and performance tests.

Experience Level

Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in bare metal firmware development and silicon testing, with a strong foundation in digital design (RTL) and mixed-signal integration principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test bare metal firmware for high-speed SerDes products.
• Collaborate with analog and digital teams to define specifications and integration requirements.
• Execute structured firmware development processes, including verification and documentation.
• Perform functional and performance tests on prototype test-chips.
• Provide technical expertise and customer support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Contribute to project planning, milestone tracking, and delivery of high-quality results.
• Engage in continuous learning about industry advancements in SerDes and scripting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in bare metal firmware development and silicon testing.
• Strong understanding of digital design (RTL) and mixed-signal integration principles.
• Experience with structured firmware development and documentation processes.
• Proficiency in project execution from specification through to final testing.
• Knowledge of SerDes standards and scripting (Shell/Python) is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE/MSEE) or related field.