VLSI Engineer I

Job Title

VLSI Engineer I

Role Summary

Design, simulate and test portions of VLSI integrated circuits for server and networking products. Work on a hardware engineering team and collaborate with internal and outsourced partners to deliver prototypes and production-ready designs. This role is hybrid with an expectation of approximately 2 days per week in an HPE office.

Experience Level

Entry-level. 0–2 years of experience in VLSI design, verification, or implementation.

Responsibilities

Primary duties include architecture, logic design, simulation and verification of VLSI components and supporting project delivery.

• Design portions of VLSI circuits and related computer/server/networking architecture per specifications.
• Create and run simulations and tests to validate designs and meet quality, schedule, and cost goals.
• Develop or use software for component and system simulation and design verification.
• Collaborate with engineering team, management, and external partners on project status and issue resolution.
• Support prototype implementation and production handoff.

Requirements

Must-have skills and tools for this role.

• Understanding of digital logic, VLSI principles, and computer architecture.
• Experience with or knowledge of hardware description languages, programming or scripting, and EDA/FPGA tools.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and attention to design detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work in a hybrid team environment and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Nice-to-have: coursework or practical experience in VLSI design, prior internship experience, or hands-on FPGA/EDA tool use.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field - or equivalent practical experience.

About the Company

Company: Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Headquarters: Spring, TX, United States

Global enterprise technology company delivering hybrid cloud, edge-to-cloud platforms, servers, storage, networking, and IT services to help organizations build, run, and secure applications and infrastructure at scale.