About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Engineer specialising in SoC RTL Design for System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions. As a key technical skill, you will drive the SoC Architecture, Design, and integration of complex digital systems , collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation semiconductor products.

Key Responsibilities:
- Define and review SoC architecture and design specifications .
- Develop high-quality RTL which is synthesizable using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Ensure robust design methodologies, including lint, CDC, RDC and FC-Elab .
- Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with SoC Design, Verification, Validation, DFT, Physical Design, Mixed-Signal IP, Foundry, Hardware, Firmware, and Test Engineering
- Mentor and Inspire: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Technical Excellence: Drive integration and debug efforts for subsystem and full-chip level.



Analyse design trade-offs and guide design optimisations for area, performance, and power.
- Contribute to IP selection, evaluation, and integration in SoC designs.
- Communicate with Impact: Deliver clear, concise, and transparent project updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment across all levels. Qualifications

Required Skills Experience
- Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
- 5 8 years of experience in digital design, with a strong focus on RTL design and integration for complex SoCs.
- Hands-on experience in SoC integration, including subsystem and top-level integration.
- Deep expertise in Verilog/SystemVeri log.
- Solid understanding of SoC architecture, AMBA protocols ( AXI/AHB/APB ), interconnects and peripherals for debug.
- Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, and DFT concepts.
- Proficiency with EDA tools (simulation, lint, CDC, synthesis, formal verification,

📌 Senior ASIC Digital Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Western Digital
📍 Bengaluru