Sigmaways Inc · 2 months ago
SoC Design Engineer
Irvine, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSigmaways Inc is seeking a Senior SoC RTL Design Engineer to lead chip-top RTL design and integration. The role involves ensuring seamless subsystem, IP, and hard macro integration, along with collaboration with Physical Design teams to drive timing closure and system-level optimization.
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Responsibilities
Lead chip-top RTL design and integration across subsystems, IPs, and hard macros
Design and implement the SoC padring and integrate PLLs, PMUs, SRAMs, and PHYs
Define/validate timing and synthesis constraints; drive timing closure with robust CDC/RDC strategies
Collaborate with PD teams on floorplanning, power distribution, thermal limits, and IR drop optimization
Ensure SoC-level ESD protection, power domain partitioning, and package integrity (noise, crosstalk, EMI)
Partner with DFT teams on scan, BIST, and JTAG integration; support post-silicon validation and debug
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
At least 8 years of experience in SoC RTL design, integration, and implementation
Strong proficiency in SystemVerilog/HDL for complex SoC designs
Proven track record in chip-level integration of IPs, hard macros, and mixed-signal interfaces
Deep expertise in clocking architectures, CDC, and RDC methodologies
Hands-on experience with timing constraints (SDC), static timing analysis (STA), and timing closure
Proficiency with industry-standard EDA tools like Synopsys Design Compiler, Cadence Genus (or equivalent), PrimeTime, Tempus (or equivalent) Floorplanning and power/thermal analysis
Strong understanding of PDN design, IR drop, power integrity, and package-level constraints
Familiarity with DFT methodologies such as scan, BIST, and ATPG
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Company
Sigmaways Inc
We are one of the region's fastest-growing, multi-award-winning full-lifecycle product engineering service providers.
51-200 employees
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