Senior Staff Digital Design Engineer

Ams Osram; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM's LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics unit seeks an experienced Digital IC Design Engineer to lead architecture, RTL design, and silicon realization of complex digital/mixed-signal subsystems from specification through production.

You will collaborate with system, analog, verification, and physical design teams to define specifications, drive UVM verification, and ensure successful design-to-silicon correlation while presenting architecture and results to customers and internal

Qualifications

• B.Tech/ M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI or related field.
• 5+ years of Digital IC Design with RTL, verification, synthesis, and silicon debug.
• Proficient in Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design methodologies.
• Experience with UVM-based verification and standard interfaces (I2C, I3C, SPI, UART).
• Familiarity with EDA tools and script languages (Python, Tcl, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, integration, and silicon realization of digital/mixed-signal subsystems from spec to production.
• Translate requirements into RTL architectures and Verilog/SystemVerilog implementations meeting PPA targets.
• Drive design quality and signoff through lint, CDC/RDC, formal verification, synthesis, and timing validation.
• Collaborate with system, analog, verification, and physical design teams to define specs and ensure product success.
• Develop digital control/ interface logic for IPs like ADCs and mixed-signal interfaces.
• Lead silicon bring-up, debugging, and design-to-silicon correlation for first-pass success.
• Serve as customer-facing technical lead for architecture reviews and issue resolution.
• Prepare proposals, effort estimates, and design documentation; drive continuous improvement in methodologies.

Skills

RTL design

SystemVerilog

Digital design

UVM verification

Python scripting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics or related

Tools

Xcelium

Genus

SpyGlass

OneSpin/JasperGold

Innovus

PrimeTime

Tempus

Job description

We are LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics, one of three business units within ams OSRAM, advancing the digitalization of light. At LSP, we go beyond traditional sensing—combining light, silicon, and system expertise to enable digital photonics solutions. Our focus is clear: powering next-generation applications in data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive, where light becomes a critical interface for data, perception, and interaction. This evolution marks a shift from components to integrated photonics systems —driving performance, scalability, and innovation in high-growth segments.

• Lead the architecture, design, integration, and silicon realization of complex digital and mixed-signal subsystems from specification through production
• Translate customer and system requirements into optimized RTL architectures and high-quality Verilog/SystemVerilog implementations meeting PPA targets
• Drive design quality and signoff through Lint, CDC/RDC, Formal Verification, LEC, synthesis, and timing validation
• Collaborate with system, analog, verification, and physical design teams to define specifications and ensure successful product execution
• Develop digital control and interface logic for ADCs, analog front-end, power management, sensors, and other mixed-signal IPs
• Lead silicon bring-up, debug, root-cause analysis, and design-to-silicon correlation to achieve first-pass silicon success
• Serve as a key customer-facing technical lead, presenting architecture, design reviews, and quality metrics, while driving resolution of technical issues
• Prepare technical proposals, effort estimates, PPA projections, specifications, and design documentation
• Provide technical leadership and drive continuous improvement in design methodologies and best practices

Required Education and Experience

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in Digital IC Design with strong expertise in RTL design, verification, synthesis, and silicon debug
• Strong proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and digital design methodologies
• Proven experience in designing complex state machines, control logic, data-processing modules, and mixed-signal interfaces
• Hands-on experience with UVM-based verification and industry-standard serial interfaces such as I²C, I3C, SPI, and UART
• Expertise in low-power design techniques, PPA optimization, CDC/RDC analysis, Lint, Formal Verification, and LEC flows
• Strong understanding of STA, synthesis, and implementation-aware design methodologies
• Proficiency in Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell scripting
• Experience with Xcelium, Genus, SpyGlass, OneSpin/JasperGold, and familiarity with Innovus, PrimeTime/Tempus, and DFT flows
• Experience with ARM-based SoCs and AMBA protocols (AXI/AHB/APB) is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso and mixed-signal design environments is a plus

Required Personal Skills

• Strong technical leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills
• Self-motivated, agile, results-oriented, and capable of driving projects independently
• Effective mentor and collaborative team player
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and deliver in fast-paced environments
• Passion for sensor, imaging, and mixed-signal semiconductor technologies
• Fluent in written and spoken English