Principal Engineer, PHY/MAC Design (P)

InnoPhase IoT, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 216,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Innophase IOT, Inc. in San Jose, CA is seeking a Principal Engineer for PHY/MAC design to drive end-to-end wireless system development. You will work across the entire signal chain from channel modeling to protocol implementation and DSP optimization.

The role requires a master's degree in EE and up to 15% domestic travel. Expect leadership in RTL design, verification, and collaboration with multiple teams to meet power, timing, and size targets.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus ten years of relevant experience.
• Experience in ASIC development and/or FPGA prototyping.
• RTL design using Verilog, SystemVerilog.
• Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing theory and mapping to design.
• Experience with WiFi PHY or other physical layers.
• Familiarity with timing closure and synthesis for FPGA/ASIC.

Responsibilities

• Develop end-to-end simulation frameworks for wireless systems.
• Cover signal chain from channel modeling to PHY/MAC protocols and DSP algorithms.
• Develop and refine DSP engines for wireless systems.
• Create micro-architecture and SystemVerilog RTL for targets.
• Analyze bottlenecks and provide micro-architectural feedback.
• Develop and refine design, verification, and analysis tools and flows.
• Collaborate with Verification/Validation on test plans and coverage.
• Work with Physical Design on floorplanning and timing closure.

Skills

ASIC development

RTL design

WiFi PHY

Digital signal processing

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

VCS

Verdi

Spyglass

Job description

About InnoPhase IoT If you are keen to work with a bunch of brilliant people with various backgrounds, if you share the same value of working smart and celebrating successes, if you have enthusiasm for big technology in a small company, if your goals are to learn and experience different aspects of work--not just singing the same song every day, you’ll find your playground at Innophase IoT.

About InnoPhase IoT If you are keen to work with a bunch of brilliant people with various backgrounds, if you share the same value of working smart and celebrating successes, if you have enthusiasm for big technology in a small company, if your goals are to learn and experience different aspects of work--not just singing the same song every day, you’ll find your playground at Innophase IoT. We are looking for people seeking AWESOMENESS! If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Innophase IoT! Innophase IOT, Inc. is filing an application concerning the employment of one or more alien workers for the following permanent position with the Department of Labor. This notice of filing will be posted for 10 consecutive business days, ending between 30 and 180 days before filing the permanent labor certification application. Position With: Innophase IOT, Inc. Position Title: Principal Engineer, PHY/MAC Design Rate of pay: $216,091- $220,000 per year Location: San Jose, CA Job duties:

Job duties

• Develop end-to-end simulation frameworks for sophisticated wireless systems.
• Work spanning the full signal chain from propagation channel modeling and RF/antenna behavior to PHY & MAC protocols and signal processing algorithms.
• Develop and refine Digital Signal Processing engines for wireless communication systems.
• Develop micro-architecture, and System Verilog RTL to meet size, timing, and power target.
• Analyze, and identify bottlenecks in design and provide feedback on micro-architecture, and optimizations.
• Develop, and refine design, verification and analysis tools and flows.
• Work closely with Verification, and Validation teams on test-plans, coverage-analysis
• Work closely with Physical Design teams to provide guidance on Floor planning, specification of constraints, and timing closure.

Education and Experience

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus ten (10) years of relevant experience. Must also have:

• Experience in ASIC development and/or FPGA prototyping
• Experience in RTL design using Verilog, SystemVerilog
• Understanding of Digital Signal Processing theory, and mapping to design
• Experience in WiFi Physical Layer, or other Physical layer such as Cellular
• Experience with VCS, Verdi, Spyglass, or equivalent tools
• Experience in synthesis, timing closure for FPGA and ASICs
• Experience with front-end design and integration tasks including lint, CDC, synthesis, and developing timing ECOs.
• Up to 15% domestic travel.

Innophase IOT, Inc. is an EOE.

It is key to unleash the potential in every employee, every team, every leader, and the company herself. We know employees perform best when motivated, appreciated and recognized, and can be themselves. We are committed to building a culture where every voice can be heard, everyone has room for growth and can make meaningful contributions. At the end of the day, we want success not just for the company, but also for everyone who believes in the company, the vision, and the future.