Senior Principal Digital IC Design Engineer – RISC-V

Anonymous Company

This project involves leading the design and development of advanced MCU and DSP systems, along with hardware accelerators for automotive and industrial applications. As the Senior Principal IC Digital Design Engineer, you’ll architect, implement, and verify high-performance digital systems, driving innovation in electric vehicles, energy efficiency, and industrial automation.

  • Global Semiconductor Leader – Electric Vehicles Industrial Automation
  • FPGA prototype – RTL Design – RISC-V – SoC – Team Leadership and Mentorship

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

About Our Client
Global leader in developing cutting-edge MCU and DSP systems, as well as hardware accelerators, primarily for the automotive and industrial markets.

As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a (Senior) Principal IC Digital Design Engineer to join their R&D – European Hub in Neuchâtel.

¿Qué harás en tu nuevo puesto?

As the Principal Digital IC Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s product lines, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence. In this senior-level role, your leadership and technical expertise will guide project, from initial architecture through to final implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers,
  • Architect, specify, implement, simulate, and benchmark MCU, DSP systems,
  • Collaborate with product integration teams to define, integrate, and optimize these systems.
  • Lead the verification process and FPGA prototyping of systems to ensure robust and reliable designs.
  • Coordinate closely with the software team to guide SDK development for these systems,

¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

Ideal candidates for this role should possess:

  • 8+ years of experience in Digital microchip design,
  • Knowledge of RISC-V architecture,
  • You had in the past mentoring or leadership mission towards colleagues or projects,
  • Expertise in embedded CPUs and AMBA bus protocols (AHB/APB),
  • Experience in RTL design,
  • Usage of Verilog system,
  • Knowledge of design intent methodologies, including SDC and UPF,
  • Ability to write technical documentation,
  • Fluent English is required; French is a plus.

Bonus Skills:

  • Experience with CPU/MCU design, SystemRDL, or IP-XACT.
  • Programming experience in Python and C/C++
  • Familiarity with full RTL-to-GDS flow ; including logic synthesis, place-and-route, STA, and power analysis.
  • Knowledge of digital verification methodologies,

¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

Why Join our client R&D HUB in Neuchatel ?

  • Operates across 20+ manufacturing sites, everyday reinforcing their presence in Europe
  • Highly recognized for its leadership in automotive semiconductor solutions,
  • Collaborates with some of the world’s largest automotive brands and playing a key role in autonomous driving.
  • Celebrates a culture of innovation, reflected in its award-winning sensor technologies and power management solutions.
  • Enjoy an excellent quality of life in Switzerland, known for its landscapes, highly rated education system, and a high standard of living.
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