Sr Staff Design and Verification Engineer

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

Sr. Staff Design Engineer

What You'll Do

• Own one or more below mentioned functions
  • Own the Memory Management Unit (MMU) components for a multi-core Arm based CPU SOC
  • Own the Interrupt Subsystem components for a multi-core Arm based CPU SOC
  • Own and define the debug strategy for a multi-core Arm based CPU SOC
• Create Micro-Architecture documentation at Subsystem and at Top-level SoC
• Own and drive the solution and architecture across multiple chiplets
• Configure Arm components at CPU subsystem as well as at SoC
• Integrate Configured RTL into subsystem and full chip level
• Collaborate with DV Engineers and Support Debug activities
• RTL Quality checks using Spyglass
• Generate UPF power definitions to support multi-power domains
• Perform first level Synthesis to enable RTL delivery
• Collaborate with backend team for Synthesis, implementation, STA, etc.

What You'll Need

• Proven experience (12+ years) in One or more of the following
• SoC architecture/design and (5+ years) in SOC debug/MMU/Interrupt architecture design, implementation and driving design through pre-silicon verification, physical implementation, FPGA and post-Si production stages.
  • Expertise with Design for Debug (DFD) techniques such as observability points, trace buffers, and error detection mechanisms
  • Proficiency with ARM-specific debug solutions such as CoreSight, Debug Access Ports (DAPs), Embedded Trace Macrocells (ETMs), System Trace Macrocells (STMs) and standards such as ARM Debug Interface Architecture Specification (ADIv5)
  • Proficiency of secure debug topics for ARM TrustZone, Confidential Compute Architecture (CCA) and other security solutions
  • Proficiency with ARM-specific MMU design
  • Strong knowledge of interrupt distribution within multi-core CPU SoC and cross chiplets
  • Proven experience in SOC debug architecture design
  • Strong knowledge of JTAG, trace modules, and debug controllers
• Deep understanding of hardware design, verification, and post-silicon validation
• Strong background in digital design, RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL), and ASIC/FPGA debug methodologies

It Would Be Amazing If You Had

• Experience in multi-core, multi-voltage, multi-power domain debug design micro-architecture and RTL design
• Supporting and bringing up FPGA, Emulation based systems for Debug verification
• Experience working across multiple chiplets in large-scale SOCs
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Hands-on SoC bring up experience in a lab environment

"Hybrid work environment"

Salary and Benefits

Your contribution will be recognized with a base salary within the range of $200,000 to $225,000 annually as It is influenced by your qualifications, experience, location, and the internal equity of our team to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, employees are also eligible for additional compensation opportunities, including a short-term incentive program, Retirement & Saving Programs and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

You’ll also be eligible for benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

Comprehensive health plans

Wellness Spending Account (WSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)​ 

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

Diversity & Inclusivity

Alphawave Semi is based in one of the most diverse countries in the world. This includes differences related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender expression and presentation, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability and socioeconomic status. To us, diversity is one of our strongest assets to our organization. We commit ourselves to promoting the recognition and appreciation of our diverse and rich culture. We believe it is critical to our success to promote freedom of thought and opinion in a respectful environment. Our decisions are rooted in respectfully considering each other’s thoughts and opinions and working towards a greater common goal.

Accommodation

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including visible minorities, Indigenous People, and persons with disabilities. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. If, as a qualified job applicant, you request an accommodation, Alphawave Semi will consult with you to provide reasonable accommodations according to your specific needs. If you wish to make a request, you will be provided an opportunity if you’re application is selected to proceed in our hiring process.