Staff Digital IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

This role involves participating in feasibility studies, designing and integrating digital sub-blocks, and verifying chip-level implementations in a collaborative environment.

Experience Level

Mid-level, requiring 4–6 years of experience in digital circuit design.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Conducting feasibility studies and defining sub-block/chip-level architectures.
• Designing and integrating digital sub-blocks for chip-level implementation.
• Planning verification and performing block/top level direct testing.
• Supporting DFT strategy and implementation.
• Collaborating with back-end designers to accurately implement digital designs.
• Executing setup and checks for LINT, CDC, RDC, STA, and LEC.
• Participating in lab evaluations and debugging of digital blocks and full chip functions.
• Assisting in production testing, hardware/software development, and device characterization.
• Preparing tape-out databases and documentation.
• Conducting IC design reviews, consultations, and risk assessments.
• Participating in project meetings, training courses, and conferences.
• Demonstrating a capacity to learn new tool features and procedures.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• A full understanding of digital design flow and electrical properties.
• Proficiency in HDL simulators, synthesis tools, and scripting languages (TCL, Bash, etc.).
• Good written, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Intermediate level of English.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of IC design flow, PnR, DFT.
• Experience with verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, ABV).
• Familiarity with FPGA and communication interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, AMBA).
• Experience using tools like Verdi, Spyglass, Xcelium, PrimeTime, Design Compiler.
• Skills in programming/scripting languages (Perl, MATLAB, Skill, Python, C/C++).

Education Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines is required.

About the Company

Company: Renesas

Headquarters: Hitachinaka, Japan

Renesas is a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions, providing high-quality products across automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT sectors. With over 22,000 employees in more than 30 countries, the company focuses on scalable solutions that enhance user experience and drive innovation while committed to sustainability and energy efficiency.