Staff Digital IC Design Engineer

Renesas is a global semiconductor company providing hardware and software solutions for a range of cutting-edge technologies including self-driving cars, robots, automated factory equipment, and smart home applications. We are a key supplier to the world’s leading manufacturers of the electronics you rely on every day; you may not see our products, but they are all around you.

For more information, visit https://www.renesas.com

The role:

• Participate in feasibility studies and sub-block/chip-level architecture definition
• Design and integration of digital sub-blocks and chip-level implementation
• Verification planning and Block/Top level direct testing
• Support DFT strategy and implementation
• Work closely with back-end designers to correctly implement digital designs to layout
• Block/Top level LINT/CDC/RDC/STA/LEC setup and checks
• Lab evaluation and debugging of digital blocks and full chip function
• Support production testing, HW/SW development and device characterization
• Tape out database and documentation preparation
• IC design reviews, consultations and risk assessments
• Participation in project meetings, training courses and conferences
• Demonstrates an ability to learn new tool features and procedures

What we are looking for:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or related disciplines
• Preferably 4−6 years of experience in design of digital circuits
• Full understanding of digital design flow and electrical properties
• Knowledge of HDL simulators, synthesis tools, (System)Verilog/VHDL, scripting languages (TCL, Bash, etc.)
• Take full responsibility for solutions and meet deadlines
• Good written, communication and teamwork skills
• Intermediate English level

Will be a plus:

• Understanding of IC Design flow, PnR, DFT, etc.
• Knowledge of transistor-level integrated circuits and semiconductor physics
• Understanding of advanced verification methodologies (e.g. UVM, ABV)
• Experience with FPGA and interfaces (UART, I2C, SPI, JTAG, AMBA — AHB/APB/AXI, etc.)
• Knowledge of Verdi, Spyglass, Xcelium, Prime Time, Design Compiler tools
• Programming/scripting (Perl, MATLAB, Skill, Python, C/C++)

We offer:

• Friendly and highly professional team
• 28 calendar days paid vacation
• Medical insurance
• English classes
• Flexible working hours
• Professional & personal growth