Principal Logic Design Engineer

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Department: Design Engineering CCE2

Principal Logic Design Engineer 

Experience - 10+ years 

Job Summary 

We are seeking a Principal Logic Design Engineer with deep expertise in micro-architecture and RTL design to lead the development of complex IPs/subsystems. The candidate will provide technical ownership across architecture, microarchitecture, RTL implementation, integration, and silicon bring-up. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead RTL/microarchitecture development for complex connectivity IP/subsystems. 

• Translate specifications and system requirements into robust hardware architecture. 

• Design high-performance and scalable logic for controllers/subsystems. 

• Work across connectivity IP / subsystem layers including Transaction, Data Link, and Physical interface integration as applicable to the role. 

• Develop and review RTL using SystemVerilog/Verilog. 

• Develop robust mechanisms for flow control, ordering, buffering, arbitration, error handling, and reliability. 

 

• Drive performance, latency, area, and power optimization. 

• Collaborate with verification teams to develop verification strategies and debug complex failures. 

• Work with SoC integration and physical design teams to ensure successful implementation. 

• Lead technical reviews and mentor senior engineers. 

• Support post-silicon debug and root-cause analysis. 

Required Skills 

• Extensive experience in complex connectivity IPs such as PCIE, UALink, Ethernet, CXL, UCIe. 

• Strong RTL design experience using SystemVerilog/Verilog. 

• Deep knowledge of PCIe architecture and protocol. 

• Strong understanding of high-speed data paths, FIFOs, arbitration, flow control, and error handling. 

• Experience with simulation, lint, CDC, synthesis, and timing considerations. 

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills. 

Preferred 

• Experience of working in switching silicon. 

• Experience of working on entire cycle from concept to silicon production.