Silicon Development Engineer, Frontend, PhD, University Graduate

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and develop innovative solutions across frontend silicon engineering domains, including architecture, digital design, design verification, and system integration.
• Utilize advanced modeling and simulation techniques to analyze and optimize system performance, power consumption, and thermal characteristics.
• Participate in the design, verification, and validation of complex silicon systems, encompassing RTL coding, functional verification, and system integration.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of electronic design automation (EDA) tool infrastructure and internal flows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug failures and translate research findings into practical silicon solutions.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in any one domain of silicon engineering through internships, academic research, or publications (e.g., digital design, design verification, silicon validation, or system integration).
• Experience with one of the hardware description languages (e.g., Verilog, SystemVerilog) or one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl).

Nice to Have

• Research or internship experience in advanced topics such as heterogeneous computing, low-power design, advanced packaging, or AI/ML hardware acceleration.
• Experience with publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Familiarity with industry-standard design tools for simulation, and verification.
• Ability to demonstrate significant understanding of relevant domains such as Architecture, Digital Design, Design Verification, System Integration or Silicon Validation.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Benefits & Perks

• US base salary range for this full-time position is $132,000-$189,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
• Additional benefits include bonus, equity, and other perks as determined by role, level, and location.