Principal Engineer - SOC Design

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

What You'll Do

• Architecture Development: Ability to develop architecture and micro-architecture based on specifications.
• Bus Protocols & Peripherals: Strong knowledge of bus protocols such as AHB, AXI, and peripherals like PCIe, USB, Ethernet.
• Memory Controllers & Microprocessors: Experience with memory controller designs and microprocessors.
• Chip IO Design: Knowledge of chip IO design and packaging is beneficial.
• Test Plans & Verification: Proficient in reviewing high-level test plans and coverage metrics.
• Synthesis & Formal Verification: Expertise in Design Compiler Synthesis and formal verification using LEC.
• Timing Closure: Comprehensive understanding of timing closure is mandatory.
• Post-Silicon Debug: Experience in post-silicon bring-up and debugging.
• To ensure effective program execution.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or Electronics and Communication or Computer Science Engineering with 15+ years of proven experience in SoC architecture, development, and full-chip design for multi-million gate SoCs.
• Strong understanding of the design convergence cycle, including architecture, micro-architecture, verification, synthesis and timing closure.
• Expertise in managing IP dependencies, as well as planning and tracking front-end design tasks.
• Ability to drive project milestones across design, verification, and physical implementation phases.
• Experience in CPU, high-speed serial interfaces, or coherence/noncoherent NOC domains

"Hybrid work environment"

As part of our commitment to the well-being and satisfaction of our employees, we have designed a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Hybrid Working Model
• Provisions to pursue advanced education from Premium Institute, eLearning content providers.
• Medical Insurance and a cohort of Wellness Benefits

Diversity & Inclusivity

Alphawave Semi is based out of one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe that it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. The decisions we make are rooted by respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and by working towards a greater common goal.

Accommodation

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If as a qualified job applicant, you request accommodation, Alphawave Semi will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if you’re applications is selected to proceed in our hiring process.