Principal Logic Design Engineer
RambusJob Title
Principal Logic Design Engineer
Role Summary
Individual contributor on the Silicon IP (SIP) team responsible for micro-architecture and RTL design of high-performance memory controller IP for data center and AI applications. The role reports to the Director of Engineering and works closely with verification, physical design, and customer-facing teams.
This position emphasizes PPA-driven design decisions and delivery of production-grade ASIC IP in a hybrid work setting.
Experience Level
Senior - typically 10+ years of logic design experience (ASIC/FPGA) expected; alternative is 8+ years with an MSEE.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include architecture, implementation, verification collaboration, and customer technical support.
- Define micro-architecture and implement RTL for schedulers, command pipelines, coherency/ordering logic, and system interfaces.
- Analyze performance, power, and area (PPA) trade-offs and drive data-driven design decisions.
- Collaborate with verification to shape test plans, improve coverage, debug regressions, and deliver RTL fixes.
- Work with physical design to resolve timing, power, and congestion challenges.
- Provide technical support to FAE for pre-sales engagements and to AE for post-sales deliveries.
Requirements
Must-have skills and experience for this role. Degree and specific years-of-experience details are in the Education Requirements section below.
- Strong SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL design expertise.
- Experience with Questa, Incisive, or VCS simulators.
- Scripting experience in Python, Perl, or Tcl.
- Ability to work independently and learn quickly.
- Solid communication and project management skills.
Nice-to-have:
- ASIC synthesis, timing constraint, CDC/RDC experience.
- UVM verification experience.
- Memory protocol expertise (HBM, LPDDR).
- AMBA AXI or CHI experience.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 10+ years of logic design experience, or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 8+ years of logic design experience.
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.
