Sr. Digital Design Engineer

ENGINEERING Santa Clara, California


Description

Job Duties:
 
  • Conduct image sensor array/analog related timing control design and Image Signal Processing (ISP) system level integration using Verilog and Python.
  • Perform chip level architecture definition, including analog interface/control, image data processing, ISP datapath, power, performance, and area trade-offs.
  • Integrate and validate ISP data pipes according to PRD/design specification & system architecture of SoC CIS products.
  • Perform full-chip integration and verification using SimVision, Verdi, SystemVerilog and Perl.
  • Perform logic synthesis, logic equivalence checking, static timing analysis and power analysis.
  • Perform chip bring-up, validation, and debugging using FPGA and Python.
  • Define the block level design document such as interface protocol, block diagram, transaction flow, pipeline, etc.
  • Develop ISP functions, such as PD Compensation and AWB Gain, for timing and power consumption optimization by using High Level Synthesis with Siemens Catapult.
  • Perform RTL coding, function/performance simulation debug, Lint/CDC/FV/UPF checks.
  • Conduct synthesis design with Cadence RCC or Genus.
  • Participate in timing/power closure and FPGA/silicon bring-up.
  • Participate in test plan and coverage analysis of the block and SOC-level verification.
  • Finish RTL coding of functional blocks in design to meet full-chip integration target time.
  • Work with CIS project lead, sensor digital and analog engineers for system integration & validation.
  • Work with back-end team closely in floor planning, timing closure, and DFT.
  • Work with algorithm and application engineers for image tuning and qualification by using MATLAB, C and C++.
 
Requirements:
 
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field. Will accept foreign equivalent Master’s degree.
 
Plus two (2) years of work or research experience as an engineer, graduate assistant, or researcher with the following skills/experience:
  • Circuit analysis for DC and AC circuits;
  • Circuit verification
  • Digital Circuit applications;
  • Electrical Circuit and Digital Circuit design;
  • Reading schematics for Electrical Circuit and Digital Circuit;
  • Circuit debugging;
  • MATLAB, C, C++, Verilog;
  • Lab test equipment, oscilloscopes, power suppliers and multi-meters.
 
Annual base salary for this role in California, US is expected to be between $126,984 - $130,000. Actual pay will be determined on a number of factors such as relevant skills and experience, and the pay of employees in the similar role.