RTL Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Analyze architectural specifications and define detailed microarchitecture for digital design blocks.
Develop synthesizable RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog for IPs, subsystems, and SoC components.
Create and maintain design documentation, including microarchitecture specifications, interface definitions, and implementation guidelines.
Collaborate with architecture teams to evaluate design trade-offs and optimize solutions for performance, power, and area (PPA).
Perform RTL quality checks, including:
Lint analysis
CDC (Clock Domain Crossing) checks
RDC (Reset Domain Crossing) checks
Synthesis and design rule compliance reviews
Support functional verification teams by reviewing test plans, debugging simulation failures, and resolving design issues.
Work closely with RTL integration teams to ensure proper subsystem and SoC-level integration.
Support synthesis, timing analysis, and physical design teams in achieving timing and implementation closure.
Analyze and debug functional, timing, and silicon-related issues during pre-silicon and post-silicon phases.
Participate in design reviews and ensure compliance with coding standards and development methodologies.
Contribute to low-power design implementation and power optimization techniques.
Develop reusable design methodologies, scripts, and automation to improve productivity and design quality.
Support tapeout activities and provide engineering support through silicon bring-up and validation.

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience in RTL design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals, computer architecture, and SoC design concepts.
Experience in microarchitecture development and RTL implementation.
Knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB) and standard on-chip interconnects.
Familiarity with lint, CDC, RDC, synthesis, and static timing analysis flows.
Understanding of low-power design techniques, clock gating, reset architecture, and power intent methodologies.
Experience with EDA tools for simulation, synthesis, and RTL quality analysis.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment.

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