Principal Engineer - Chip Design Front End

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.

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.

Qualifications:

Masters in VLSI design from reputed universities like IIT/NIT with a background in Bachelors in Electronics and Communication, or a related field.