Principal Digital IP Design Engineer (f/m/d)

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Develop and implement digital IP and logic designs for complex Mixed-Signal System-on-Chips (SoCs), adhering to architectural specifications and performance requirements.
Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams, as well as architecture and system engineering teams, to understand IP functionality and system-level use cases to define features, interfaces and integrate digital blocks.
Develop high-quality, area-optimal, low-power RTL design using industry-standard hardware description languages (Verilog/SystemVerilog) Complete design quality checks such as Lint, CDC/RDC, etc. using industry-standard tools.
Conduct IP-level design verification activities, including basic testbench development, simulation and debugging to ensure functional correctness.
Complete IP synthesis and basic timing analysis to meet timing, area and power targets.
Ensure IP design implementation is done according to design for testability (DFT) requirements.
Generate comprehensive design documentation and participate in design reviews.
Troubleshoot and resolve design issues throughout the development lifecycle.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and methodologies in digital design.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in IP or subsystem design.
Solid understanding of microprocessor architecture, interconnects, and cache coherency mechanisms.
Hands-on experience with CPU design (proprietary cores, RISC-V, or AI/ML accelerators).
Experience in using AI-based tools to enhance development and design efficiency.
Experience with AMBA protocols (AHB, AXI, ACE, CHI) and memory systems (ROM, RAM, Flash, DDR/LPDDR).
Advanced knowledge of Verilog, SystemVerilog, and C/C++.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, or Shell.
Experience in debugging designs in both pre-silicon (simulation/emulation/FPGA) and post-silicon environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Basic conversational German is a plus.
Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks.
The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary .
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