VLSI Frontend Design Engineer

Us Technology International Private Limited; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier semiconductor company in Thiruvananthapuram is seeking a highly skilled VLSI Frontend Design Engineer. The role requires 8+ years of experience in VLSI Frontend and RTL Design, with responsibilities including architecture and development of complex SoCs. Ideal candidates possess strong EDA tools knowledge and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in VLSI Frontend & RTL Design.
• At least one complete end-to-end SoC development ownership.
• Good understanding of DFT, CDC, Linting, timing closure.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop complex SoCs from scratch.
• Define and implement high-performance compute/control-intensive SoC subsystems.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams for design reviews.

Skills

VLSI Frontend Design

RTL Design

Micro-architecture Design

EDA Tools

Power-aware Design Techniques

Documentation Skills

AI/ML Accelerators Knowledge

Education

B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, VLSI

Tools

Design Compiler

Spyglass

VCS

Incisive

Job description

Overview

Role Description: A highly skilled VLSI Frontend Design Engineer with hands-on experience in architecting and developing complex SoCs from scratch.

Exp: 8+ years

• Experience: 8–10 years in VLSI Frontend & RTL Design, with at least one complete end-to-end SoC development ownership.
• Micro-architecture Design: Experience defining and implementing high-performance compute or control-intensive SoC subsystems.
• EDA Tools: Synopsys/Cadence/Siemens front-end tools (Design Compiler, Spyglass, VCS, Incisive, etc.).
• Power-aware Design Techniques: Clock gating, multi-Vt, UPF/CPF based design.
• Good understanding of DFT, CDC, Linting, Synthesis constraints, timing closure.
• Exposure to RISC-V/ARM architecture, cache design, coherency protocols, and IO subsystems.
• Strong documentation skills, design reviews, and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Experience with AI/ML accelerators, Automotive/ADAS SoCs, or high-speed SerDes. (Good to have)
• Knowledge of High-Level Synthesis (HLS) flows and SystemC modeling.
• Familiarity with firmware/embedded software and driver bring-up.

Educational Qualification

• B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, VLSI, or equivalent from a reputed institute.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Design, and Management

Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Engineering Services