Principal Digital Design Engineer (AI Fabric)Join our team as Principal Digital Design Engineer to architect and implement next-generation digital designs for high-performance connectivity solutions. You'll own complex blocks from micro-architecture through silicon bring-up, driving RTL implementation and collaborating with verification, PD and DFT teams to deliver high performance products in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement complex digital blocks and subsystems by defining micro-architecture and driving digital design.Collaborate with verification teams to develop test plans, achieve coverage closure, and debug complex issues.Lead efforts to achieve timing closure and implement Design-for-Test (DFT) features for optimal design performance.Work closely with post-silicon teams to facilitate silicon bring-up and debug.Mentor junior engineers to develop their technical skills and expertise.Actively contribute to the development and improvement of silicon development processes.Drive designs to production, ensuring accountability for quality, schedule, and overall design success.Required Qualifications: Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.8+ years of hands-on experience developing complex SoC/silicon products in Server, Storage, and/or Networking marketsDigital Design ExpertiseArchitecture definition and micro-architecture developmentRTL coding, functional simulation, and synthesisTiming closure and gate-level simulation (GLS)Design for test (DFT) implementationProduction experience with advanced CMOS nodes (?7nm)Protocols & IntegrationDeep expertise in at least one high-speed protocol—PCIe, Ethernet, Infiniband, DDR, or similarThird-party IP integration and verification.Block-level design ownership from architecture through GDSTools & MethodologiesProficiency with Cadence and/or Synopsys digital design flowsFamiliarity with UVM-based verification methodologies.Silicon bring-up, debug, and failure analysis expertiseProfessional AttributesStrong work ethic with the ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentExcellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally with global teamsSelf-directed learner who thrives with minimal supervision and adapts quickly to changing requirementsCustomer-focused mindset with ability to translate business needs into technical excellencePreferred QualificationsTrack record of delivering multiple high-performance designs to production in data-center environmentsHands-on collaboration with embedded firmware teams; deep understanding of firmware development challenges and constraintsFamiliarity with standard embedded processor subsystems (RISC-V, Arm, etc.)Proven contributions to design methodology, CAD automation, or design infrastructure to improve productivity or design qualityThe base salary range is $185,000.00 USD – $230,000.00 USD. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.