Lead Member of Technical Staff, Logic Design
RambusJob Title
Lead Member of Technical Staff, Logic Design
Role Summary
Lead logic-design engineer on the Silicon IP team in Rambus's Security Business Unit (Vught). Responsible for architecture, RTL implementation, verification, IP delivery, and leading other digital designers.
Reports to the Director of R&D Silicon IP. This is a full-time role with a hybrid expectation (approximately three days onsite per week).
Experience Level
Senior - requires eight or more years of relevant engineering experience in the security or semiconductor/chip industry.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and mentor digital designers; plan projects and estimate effort.
- Define block architecture and specifications; propose innovative ideas and contribute to patents.
- Implement RTL (Verilog/VHDL/SystemVerilog); perform lint, CDC analysis, synthesis, and prepare IP for release.
- Coordinate verification: simulation, debugging, formal verification, and technical reviews.
- Contribute to EDA flow and methodology development and improve IP integration processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, product management, sales, and field application engineers to ensure successful product delivery.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience:
- 8+ years in security or semiconductor/chip industry in R&D roles.
- Deep knowledge of SoC, Silicon IP and/or FPGA logic design flows.
- Strong HDL expertise: Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog; plus scripting experience.
- Experience with RTL implementation, CDC analysis, synthesis, and IP delivery processes.
- Experience working with verification teams; familiarity with simulation and formal methods.
- Strong written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.
- Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineers.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience with IP integration and handoff processes.
- Knowledge of cryptography and security protocol implementations.
- Familiarity with the PCIe IDE standard and working with technical writers.
Education Requirements
BS or MS in Hardware Engineering, Computer Science, or comparable degree; comparable practical experience is acceptable.
About the Company
Company: Rambus
Headquarters: Sunnyvale, California, USA
Rambus is a global leader in advanced semiconductor and technology solutions, specializing in enhancing data access and improving performance in computing, networking, and storage applications. The company is known for its innovative IP and solutions in memory, security, and interface technologies. With a strong focus on research and development, Rambus continues to push the boundaries of technology to meet the growing demands of the digital age.
