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Description

We are looking for a candidate to join our next generation Systems on a Chip (SOC) RTL design team. The candidate will be a part of the I/O design team responsible for specifying, implementing and integrating Verilog RTL IPs into our custom high performance, energy efficient AI processor.

Responsibilities

• Integrate 3^rd party vendor’s Verilog IP into standard bus protocols
• Write microarchitecture specifications
• Work with design verification team to draft test plans, debug test failures and to ensure functional correctness
• Synthesize RTL to logic gates using standard CAD tools and build timing and area constraints
• Interact closely with physical design team to guarantee proper backend implementation
• Support Silicon bringup and diagnostics
• Evaluate potential new vendor’s I/O IP for use in next generation design

Qualifications

• BS in EE or related technical field
• +5 years in ASIC/SOC design and Verilog RTL coding experience
• Completed ASIC/SOC design projects with successful tapeouts
• Experience in industrial standard ASIC/SOC CAD tools for simulation, synthesis, debug, timing analysis and power estimation
• Experience with PCIe Controller and PHY IPs
• Experience with AXI interface
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Success Factors

• Knowledge of I/O protocols such as SMBus, PCI Express, UART
• Previous projects using Synopsys CAD tools
• Experience in ASIC/SOC designs with multiple power and clock domains, and integrating UPF into design flow
• Experience in low-power SOC design
• Knowledge of scripting and automation in Linux environment
• Strong planning, organizational, problem solving and analytical skill set; supported by critical thinking and attention to details, and be able to negotiate, assert and communicate effectively.
• A team player in a chip design startup environment who is able to interact with sites in different geographical locations and time zones. 

Benefits

• Base salary range is $100,000 - $300,000
• The actual salary of a successful applicant may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s experience, training, education, location and/or other legitimate business reasons. 
• You will also be eligible for stock options and benefits.