Staffington Consulting
Website:
staffington.net
Job details:
Job Overview: As a Frontend Principal Engineer specializing in Semiconductor Chip Design, you
will lead and coordinate the execution of the front-end stages of integrated circuit development. This
role requires a strong technical background in digital design, verification, and project
management skills. Additionally, you will oversee product support activities for both the Pre-
production and Post-production stages, ensuring the successful initiation, development, and
sustainment of semiconductor designs.
Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership and
Architecture
Design Architecture from scratch for new products and understand the specifications of the
derivative products.
RTL Design and Coding, Code Quality Management: Creating RTL Design and Coding..
Ensure highest quality by applying suitable coding standards and other techniques.
Design Verification: Ensuring the correctness and functionality of the design through
rigorous verification processes. This includes creating test benches, running simulations, and
debugging the design.
Collaboration: Working closely with other teams, such as physical design, analog IP/IC,
software, and system engineering teams, to ensure seamless integration and functionality of
the final product.
Mentorship and Leadership: Leading and mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance
on best practices, and ensuring the team adheres to project timelines and quality standards.
EDA Tools Proficiency: Utilizing EDA tools for design, simulation, and verification tasks.
Documentation: Maintaining detailed documentation of the design process, including
specifications, design decisions, and verification results
Product Support : Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA
Required Skills & Experience
- Min 8+ years of experience in System Architecture for ARM based MCU product development
- Min 8+ years of experience in RTL Design, Coding and RTL Integration,
- Strong design and debugging skills.
- Experience in handling Verification Teams. Verification environment Development , Static and
Dynamic Verification, Test Management. (UPF, GLN, Test Mode)
- Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for LINT, CDC, SDC validation, and power analysis
preferably Synopsis EDA.
- Exposure to Backend and Analog processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with backend teams (PD, DFT, and STA) to achieve timing and
power closure.
- Experience in Product Support for both Pre and Post Production Stages, Support for RMA teams.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Min 1+ years of Project Management (Waterfall and Agile – Hybrid Methodology).
- Continuous Improvement.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in semiconductor front-end design.
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