Principal VLSI Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise seeks a Principal VLSI Engineer in Sunnyvale. This hybrid role requires you to work from an HPE office two days per week.

You will define architectures and methodologies for VLSI design across multiple platforms, drive design verification, and guide physical implementations for complex ICs, mentoring teams and aligning with business goals. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in electrical or computer engineering, strong leadership in VLSI, deep knowledge of digital logic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Proven leadership in VLSI or related hardware design.
• Strong communication in English; ability to present technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develops architectures and methodologies for VLSI design across multiple platforms.
• Defines industry standards and contributes to product features.
• Reviews VLSI designs for compliance with guidelines and cost efficiency.
• Provides technical leadership for multiple project teams.
• Mentors staff and promotes VLSI innovation.
• Identifies emerging VLSI technologies and future projects.
• Leads process for selecting future technical leaders.

Skills

Leadership

VLSI principles

Digital logic

Computer architecture

Analytical problem-solving

HDL/EDA/FPGA tools

Programming/scripting

Technical presentations

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EDA tools

FPGA tools

Job description

Principal VLSI Engineer

This role has been designed as ‘Hybrid’ with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Who We Are

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Job Family Definition

Designs, analyzes, develops, modifies and evaluates VLSI components and hardware systems. Determines architecture and logic design, design verification through software developed for component and system simulation, and builds physical implementations through development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits. Analyzes designs to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results to enable prototype and production VLSI solutions. May direct support personnel in the preparation of detailed design, design testing and prototype fabrication.

Management Level Definition

Contributions have visible technical impact on a product or major subcomponent. Applies in-depth professional knowledge and innovative ideas to solve complex problems. Visible contributions improve time-to-market, achieve cost reductions, or satisfy current and future unmet customer needs. Recognized internal authority on key technology area applying innovative principles and ideas. Provides technical leadership for significant project/program work. Leads or participates in cross-functional initiatives and contributes to mentorship and knowledge sharing across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops organization-wide architectures and methodologies for VLSI design and development across multiple platforms and organizations within the Global Business Unit.
• Recognized as an authority in key VLSI technical areas plays a crucial role in defining industry standards, developing product features that become accepted as de-facto industry standards.
• Reviews and evaluates VLSI designs and project activities for compliance with technology and development guidelines and standards; contributes towards decisions which have major technical impact on strategic directions and cost efficiency of the unit.
• Provides technical leadership and accountability for multiple project teams and engineers.
• Leverages recognized VLSI expertise, business acumen, and experience to influence decisions of executive business leadership, outsourced development partners, and industry standards groups.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members to set multiple examples, over time, of VLSI design and development innovation and excellence.
• Participates in and provides input on process for selection of future technical leaders.
• Identifies emerging VLSI technologies and analyzes their impact.
• Is instrumental in identifying new VLSI projects and programs.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's, Master's or PHD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent typically 10+ years experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Leadership experience and mastery in electrical engineering fundamentals, VLSI principles, digital logic, and computer architecture.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Mastery over designing VLSI components, integrated circuitry, architectures and algorithms into complex VLSI solutions.
• Mastery of a programming and scripting, hardware description language, electronic design automation (EDA), and/or FPGA tools.
• Coursework in VLSI design or VSLI concepts.
• Mastery in executive written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• History of innovation and technical leadership with multiple patents/publications and technical presentations in the field of VSLI or Electronic/hardware component designs and tools.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, we encourage you to submit your request. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.

Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.

Unconditional Inclusion

We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

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Salary & Benefits

The expected salary/wage range for this position is provided below. Actual offer may vary from this range based upon geographic location, work experience, education/training, and/or skill