RTL Design Engineer - SoC (3-5 yrs)

Job Description :

As an RTL Designer - Design for Power, you will work on state-of-the-art SoC and subsystem designs, focusing on low-power methodologies and delivering high-quality RTL solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to design, integrate, and verify power-efficient systems.

Key Responsibilities :

SoC and Subsystem Design :

1. Work on multiple SoC or subsystem design projects.

2. Deliver RTL subsystems and top-level SoC RTL for various projects.

Low Power Design Techniques :

1. Implement advanced low-power design techniques such as :

2. Multi-Vth, power, and voltage domain design.

3. Clock gating, power gating, and dynamic voltage frequency scaling (DVFS).

4. Design power components, power modeling, and power trees/network.

UPF (Unified Power Format) Development :

1. Prepare and manage UPF for top-level SoC designs.

2. Ensure seamless integration of low-power techniques into the design flow.

Integration and Front-End Methodologies :

1. Perform RTL database management, RTL partitioning, and third-party IP integration.

2. Conduct lint checks, DFT (Design for Testability), synthesis, timing, and power analysis.

Digital IP Integration :

1. Integrate various digital IPs such as PCIe, SDIO, USB, and ARM processors with protocol knowledge.

SoC Integration and Circuit Design :

1. Address SoC integration challenges at both subsystem and full-chip levels.

2. Design top-level clock/reset circuits and memory selection/generation.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills :

Technical Expertise :

1. Solid experience with power components/modeling and power tree/network design.

2. Proficiency in low-power design methodologies and techniques.

3. Hands-on experience with UPF for SoC designs.

4. Strong knowledge of digital IP integration with protocol familiarity.

5. Expertise in RTL design methodologies for lint, DFT, synthesis, and timing/power analysis.

Tools and Technologies :

1. Familiarity with industry-standard tools for RTL design, power analysis, and synthesis.

2. Strong understanding of memory generation and clock/reset circuit design.

Soft Skills :

1. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

2. Strong communication and teamwork capabilities.