Chip Design Engineer, Nitro Team

About the role

As a VLSI engineer and a member of the Nitro project, you will have an impact over the device through its entire lifecycle, from the product definition stage to mass production. You will work in close collaboration with multiple groups, including Architecture, Software, Verification, Backend, and DFT. Your design will be integrated into the nitro SoC, on millions of servers worldwide.

Key job responsibilities

• Full ownership of one or more IPs within the product
• Micro-architecture
• RTL coding and debug
• Synthesis and timing closure
• Sign-off
• Supporting the Verification and Emulation teams: Test plan, Coverage review
• Ensuring that the chip meets quality and reliability standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Definition, Verification, Software, and Physical design

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in chip design
• Hands-on experience in micro-architecture and RTL design (Verilog / System Verilog)
• BSc in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in protocols (AXI, CHI, DDR, Networking, PCIe)
• Knowledge of Network-on-Chip (NOC) architecture
• Experience with coherent and non-coherent fabric design
• Experience with the entire SoC cycle – Synthesis / STA / CDC / Lint
• Experience with Design Automation tools and techniques
• Advanced degree in related technical field