Senior VLSI Tools and Methodology Engineer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a global edge-to-cloud company, is seeking a Senior VLSI Tools and Methodology Engineer to design, analyze, and optimize VLSI components and hardware systems. The role emphasizes architecture design, verification, and multi-dimensional layout work for complex ICs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and develop industry-standard tools and environments to accelerate VLSI prototypes and production, with a strong emphasis on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in VLSI design, verification, or implementation.
• Expert level proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals, VLSI principles, digital logic, and computer architecture.
• Expert level experience in developing large scale ASIC design build environments supporting logic design, synthesis, design verification, formal verification, emulation, physical design.
• Expert level knowledge of designing VLSI components, integrated circuitry, architectures and algorithms into VLSI solutions.
• Expert level knowledge of programming and scripting languages, hardware description languages, System Verilog, electronic design automation (EDA), and/or FPGA tools.
• Experience in executive written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Subject matter expertise or discipline leadership as evidenced through patents/publications in the field of VSLI or Electronic/hardware component designs and tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and leads project teams of Electronic and VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of VLSI design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, and testing.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with VLSI technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality.
• Provides VLSI-specific and technical expertise along with the overall architecture design and platform leadership to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
• Develop custom tools, flows and methodologies to support the deployment of industry-standard EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, etc.)
• Develop standardized environments based on industry-standard revision control systems. (git, Perforce, subversion)
• Provides leadership of project team of other VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for VLSI prototypes and products.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members to set an example of VLSI design and development innovation and excellence.
• Participates in and provides input on process for selection of future technical leaders.
• Drives VLSI innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the design organization.

Skills

VLSI design

SystemVerilog

EDA tools

Hardware architecture

Leadership

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Siemens

Git

Job description

Senior VLSI Tools and Methodology 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.

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.

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:

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.

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 impact technical components of HPE products, solutions, or services regularly and sustainable. Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert. Provides expertise and partnership to functional and technical project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives. Exercises significant independent judgment to determine best method for achieving objectives. May provide team leadership and mentoring to others.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and leads project teams of Electronic and VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of VLSI design and development for complex products, solutions, and platforms, including design, validation, and testing.
• Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with VLSI technology and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality.
• Provides VLSI-specific and technical expertise along with the overall architecture design and platform leadership to cross-organization projects, programs, and activities.
• Develop custom tools, flows and methodologies to support the deployment of industry-standard EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens, etc.)
• Develop standardized environments based on industry-standard revision control systems. (git, Perforce, subversion)
• Provides leadership of project team of other VLSI engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for VLSI prototypes and products.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to less experienced staff members to set an example of VLSI design and development innovation and excellence.
• Participates in and provides input on process for selection of future technical leaders.
• Drives VLSI innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the design organization.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in VLSI design, verification, or implementation

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expert level proficiency in electrical engineering fundamentals, VLSI principles, digital logic, and computer architecture.
• Expert level experience in developing large scale ASIC design build environments supporting logic design, synthesis, design verification, formal verification, emulation, physical design.
• Expert level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expert level knowledge of designing VLSI components, integrated circuitry, architectures and algorithms into VLSI solutions.
• Expert level knowledge of programming and scripting languages, hardware description languages, System Verilog, electronic design automation (EDA), and/or FPGA tools.
• Coursework in VLSI design or VLSI concepts.
• Experience in executive written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Subject matter expertise or discipline leadership as evidenced through patents/publications 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, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here . 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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Job: Engineering

Job Level: TCP_04

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 level. - United States of America: Annual Salary USD 147,000 - 279,000 in Colorado // 140,000 - 321,000 in Texas & Wisconsin The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

Information about employee benefits offered in the US can be found at https://myhperewards.com/main/new-hire-enrollment.html

The estimated job application period closure is November 1 2026; this timeline is provided for transparency and internal planning purposes.

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