Design Engineer (Level 4)

Job Title

Design Engineer (Level 4)

Role Summary

Senior digital design engineer responsible for architecture, RTL implementation, verification, and delivery of digital IP or system-level features. Works within a hardware design team to drive projects from specification through silicon/FPGA validation and supports cross-functional integration.

Experience Level

Senior. Specific years of experience not specified in the source.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include system/component design, verification, and delivery tasks:

• Define and implement digital architecture and microarchitecture to meet product requirements.
• Develop and maintain RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) and associated verification environments and testbenches.
• Perform synthesis, timing closure, and prepare constraints for implementation and signoff.
• Integrate IP, coordinate simulations, and support FPGA prototyping and board bring-up.
• Debug functional and timing issues across RTL, simulation, and hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (verification, physical design, firmware, system engineering) and document design decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to process and methodology improvements.

Requirements

Minimum technical skills and desirable experiences. Items labeled "Must-have" indicate core expectations; "Nice-to-have" items are beneficial but not required.

• Must-have: Proven experience in digital ASIC/FPGA design and delivery including RTL coding and verification (SystemVerilog/Verilog).
• Must-have: Hands-on experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, and implementation flow.
• Must-have: Experience with FPGA prototyping, bring-up, and hardware debug.
• Must-have: Proficiency with scripting for automation and debug (e.g., Python, Tcl) and use of common EDA tools.
• Must-have: Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with SoC integration, high-speed interfaces, low-power design techniques, or formal verification.

Education Requirements

Not specified.

About the Company

Company: Lattice Semiconductor

Headquarters: Portland, Oregon, USA

Lattice Semiconductor specializes in low power, small-form-factor programmable logic devices and solutions. The company is known for its innovative technology that enables a wide range of applications, including communication, consumer, and industrial markets.