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Principal Engineer, ASIC Development Engineering (RTL Design)

India, Bengaluru · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Principal Engineer specialising in SoC RTL Design for System-on-Chip (SoC) solutions. As a key technical skill, you will drive the SoC Architecture, Design, and integration of complex digital systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation semiconductor products.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and review SoC architecture and design specifications
  • Develop high-quality RTL which is synthesizable using Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Ensure robust design methodologies, including lint, CDC, RDC and FC-Elab
  • Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with SoC Design, Verification, Validation, DFT, Physical Design, Mixed-Signal IP, Foundry, Hardware, Firmware, and Test Engineering
  • Mentor and Inspire: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Technical Excellence: Drive integration and debug efforts for subsystem and full-chip level. Analyse design trade-offs and guide design optimisations for area, performance, and power
  • Contribute to IP selection, evaluation, and integration in SoC designs
  • Communicate with Impact: Deliver clear, concise, and transparent project updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment across all levels

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field
  • 9+ years of experience in digital design, with a focus on RTL design for complex SoCs
  • Deep expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Strong understanding of SoC architecture, AMBA protocols (AXI/AHB/APB), interconnects and peripherals for debug
  • Experience with synthesis, static timing analysis, and DFT concepts
  • Hands-on with EDA tools (simulation, lint, CDC, synthesis, formal verification)
  • Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering successful silicon
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Passion for innovation and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions

Nice to have

  • Experience with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, LPDDR5, High Speed Memories etc.)
  • Expertise in low-power design techniques and high-speed interfaces
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, Python, TCL) for design automation
  • Participation in silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation

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