Digital Design Engineer

Texas Instruments India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments India seeks a Senior RTL Design Engineer to drive RTL development for ARM-based automotive microcontrollers. You will own microarchitecture for CPU and low-power subsystems and lead SoC integration with cross-functional teams to meet design goals.

The role requires hands-on RTL experience, knowledge of DFT, timing analysis, and industry-standard simulators. Collaborate with DV/DFT/Emulation and deliver robust, testable designs.

Qualifications

• RTL development experience for IPs/SoCs.
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and bus architectures.
• Familiarity with front-end tools and timing constraints.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop microarchitecture for CPU and low-power subsystems.
• Own SoC integration for automotive MCUs.
• Collaborate with DV/DFT/Emulation teams to ensure quality.

Skills

RTL design

ARM processors

Verilog/SystemVerilog

SoC integration

DFT concepts

Debugging

Timing analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in EE/ECE/CS

Tools

Incisive

Jasper Gold

Conformal

Joules

Verilog simulators

Job description

Job Description

About ASM Auto: We are seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our team in developing cutting-edge solutions with Application-Specific Microcontrollers (MCUs) for the rapidly evolving automotive industry. Our MCUs power a wide range of critical vehicle functions, including traction control, onboard charging (OBC) and DC-DC converters, advanced lighting systems, body control modules, engine management, and braking systems. Additionally, we are at the forefront of innovation with zonal microcontrollers designed to enable software-defined vehicles, paving the way for greater functionality, scalability, and efficiency. Our products shape the future of automotive technology and create impactful solutions for modern mobility challenges. https://www.ti.com/applications/automotive/overview.html

Role: Senior Design Engineer (RTL)

We are looking for an experienced Senior RTL Design Engineer to join our team in developing cutting-edge automotive microcontroller solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of RTL design and SoC integration, particularly in the context of ARM-based architectures, and a proven ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions for complex systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and develop microarchitecture for various subsystems, including CPU subsystems, low-power subsystems, and Reset & Clock Management modules.
• Own SoC integration for automotive MCUs, ensuring efficient, scalable designs.
• Collaborate with IP teams, Systems, and Architecture teams to derive requirements, co-develop microarchitecture, and align on design goals for IPs, subsystems, and SoC.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Design Verification (DV), Design for Testability (DFT), Emulation, and Physical Implementation to ensure quality deliverables.
• Participate in debug sessions, design reviews, and ensure design robustness and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Computer Science (CS), or a related specialization.
• Experience: 2-5 years of hands‑on experience in RTL development for IPs and SoCs.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in SoC integration with ARM processors and ARM bus architectures.
• Good understanding of SoC reset and clocking architectures.
• Experience with standard interfaces like SPI/QSPI, I2C, Debug/Trace, CAN, and others.
• Expertise in industry-standard front-end (FE) tools and flows, including Lint, CDC, LEC, and power estimation tools such as Jasper Gold, Conformal, Joules, etc.
• Knowledge of DFT concepts and ability to design for testability.
• Good understanding of constraints, timing analysis, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in system verilog and verilog.
• Experience with industry-standard simulators (e.g., Incisive) and formal verification tools.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.
• Ability to work in a team‑oriented environment and guide junior engineers when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive‑grade SoC designs and compliance with ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) standards.
• Familiarity with power management techniques and low‑power design principles.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL for automation.

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