SoC Design Lead Engineer

ScaleFlux, Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ScaleFlux, Inc. seeks a SoC Design Lead Engineer to spearhead a high-performance ARM-based multi-core SOC project for data-center infrastructure. You will drive architecture, RTL design, and IP integration within a fast-paced, results-driven team.

The role collaborates with verification, emulation, and prototype groups to deliver low-power, high-performance solutions, requiring strong leadership and cross‑functional communication to coordinate multiple IP vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• BE/BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or VLSI with 10+ years of practical experience.
• Expertise in ARM v8 and v9 specifications and their impact to SoC system architecture.
• Exposure to ARM platform architecture specifications and AMBA bus protocols.
• Strong experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog and RTL level checks; knowledge of low power tech is a plus.
• Ability to lead design teams and coordinate multiple IP vendors.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to SoC architecture for a multi-core ARM SOC.
• Define SoC micro architecture and design.
• Build SoC around ARM subsystem components and other IPs; design clock-reset architecture and RTL implementation.
• Integration of all IPs into SoC and collaboration with verification for complete SoC verification.
• RTL simulation, debug, and support emulation, FPGA, and prototyping efforts.

Skills

ARM v8/v9 architecture

ARM ecosystem components

AMBA bus protocols

SystemVerilog/Verilog

RTL development & checks

IP integration & interconnects

IP vendors coordination

leadership & communication

low power methodology knowledge

Education

BE/BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering/VLSI

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

RTL checks

Job description

We are looking for SoC Design Lead Engineer to join our rapidly growing design team focused on high performance data center infrastructure SOC development. The ideal candidate for this role shares our passion for creating innovative technologies, and thrives in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, result-driven environment. We are looking for highly talented, passionate, and versatile engineers that can create the next generation enterprise data center solutions.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to SoC architecture for a multi-core ARM SOC
• Define SoC micro architecture and design
• Build SoC around key ARM subsystem components and other IPs including various interfaces
• Design of clock-reset architecture and RTL implementation
• Integration of all IPs into SoC
• Work with verification team for complete SoC verification, review test plans
• RTL Simulation and debug
• Assist in emulation, FPGA, prototyping effort

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum BE/BS degree (Masters preferred) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering/VLSI with10+ years of practical experience
• Expertise in ARM v8 and v9 specifications and their impact to SoC system architecture
• Multiple project experience with ARM based ecosystem components (A-series ARM Cores, SMMU, GIC, Core sight, NIC and other complex bus interconnects)
• Familiarity with AMBA bus protocols, system memory hierarchy, system debug infrastructure and multi-core SOC designs
• Exposure to ARM platform architecture specifications
• Strong experience with Verilog, System Verilog, DC/DC-T based synthesis, constraints development and RTL level checks. Low power methodology knowledge will be a plus.
• Understanding of major SOC interfaces like PCIE, DRAM, Flash, I2C, SSP, UART.
• Capable of working with multiple IP vendors and other teams
• Excellent communication and leadership quality to lead design team