Senior Principal SoC Design Engineer

Experience: Not Available to Not Available years

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Skills: ARM-based microcontrollers, low-power design techniques, RTL coding, debugging, design reviews, RTL design, verification, synthesis, Synthesis, STA, Physical Design, Package teams, EDA tools, Synopsys, Cadence, SPI, I²C, UART, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, eSPI, Flash memory integration, cryptographic accelerators, security IPs, Analog IPs, ADC, DAC, PLLs, LDOs, communication skills

Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced System-on-Chip (SoC) Designer with 12+ years of expertise to lead architecture and design of advanced SoCs for embedded applications. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in ARM-based microcontrollers, low-power design techniques, and proficiency with multiple interfaces and security IPs. This is a hands-on role requiring deep technical expertise and collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Define and drive SoC architecture, including CPU subsystems, interconnects, and memory hierarchy.
• Hands-on design work: RTL coding, debugging, and design reviews.
• Lead RTL design, verification, and synthesis for complex SoCs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for hardware/software integration.




• Mentor technical teams and guide design best practices.
• Ensure PPA optimization and compliance with industry standards.

Required Qualifications
Experience:
20+ years in SoC design and architecture with successful tape-outs of multiple SoCs.
Technical Skills:
• Strong expertise in ARM-based microcontrollers and SoC integration.
• Proficiency in RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog), synthesis, timing closure.
• Comfortable working with Synthesis/STA/Physical Design/Package teams during SoC design.
• Familiarity with EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence).
• Deep knowledge of low-power design techniques.
• Experience with multiple interfaces: SPI, I²C, UART, USB, PCIe, Ethernet, CAN, eSPI.
• Knowledge of Flash memory integration.
• Additional experience with cryptographic accelerators or security IPs.
• Familiarity with common Analog IPs used in microcontroller design (e.g., ADC, DAC, PLLs, LDOs).
Soft Skills:
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Education
Bachelors or Master’s in Microelectronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

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