ResponsibilitiesMaxLinear is seeking a Staff Digital IC Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:
- Micro-architecture definition for high-speed signal processing, digital datapath, control, and interface functions that are protocol or standard compliant
- RTL implementation in SystemVerilog/Verilog of digital functions
- Block-level verification including testbench creation, test plan definition, test case creation/debug, RTL and gate-level simulation, and code coverage analysis
- Perform block-level preliminary synthesis and power estimation, including SDC constraint specification and vector-driven power analysis
- Perform block-level design checks including lint, CDC and DFT-readiness checks
- Post silicon bring-up support and silicon debug in lab
- Automation of design tasks using Python, Perl, or shell scripts, as well as AI
- Collaborate with systems, communications systems, RFIC, and software teams
Qualifications- Strong fundamentals in digital design including fixed-point arithmetic, digital datapath design, FSMs, and area/power/timing optimization
- Experience with industry ASIC front-end design flow including RTL coding, debugging, verification, synthesis and supporting timing closure
- Experience with SoC integration, including clock/reset architecture, bus protocols, serial interfaces
- Knowledge of communications/DSP algorithms and efficient ASIC implementations a plus
- Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and debugging skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work effectively under pressure and to excel in team environment
- Flexibility to ramp quickly on new technologies, products, and methodologies
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience, or Ph.D.
Compensation and BenefitsMaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $110,000 to $165,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
