SoC Front-End Integrator, Senior to Staff (Hsinchu, Taipei)
Integrate RTL and internal IP blocks into SoC designs Ensure efficient communication and data flow between internal subsystems (e.g., CPU, memory, interconnect, peripherals) Handle bus/interconnect design (AXI, AHB, APB) and optimize subsystem connectivity Manage clock/reset domain crossing (CDC/RDC) to ensure reliable synchronization Collaborate with verification teams to validate subsystem interactions and coverage Work with physical design teams to achieve timing closure and integration readiness Debug and resolve integration issues across simulation, emulation, and silicon validation Support system-level bring-up and performance correlation in post-silicon validation Drive methodology improvements and automation for SoC integration flow Provide guidance on interface protocols, integration best practices, and coding styles Occasional business travel across APAC and other regions may be required Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 5+ years of hands-on experience in SoC front-end integration Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and SoC integration methodologies Strong understanding of chip-level communication protocols and subsystem interaction Familiarity with RTL-to-GDSII flow and timing closure Strong scripting skills in Python, Tcl, or Shell Excellent problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills Experience with low-power design techniques and clock/power domain crossing Knowledge of AMBA protocols (AXI, AHB, APB) and interconnect design Familiarity with post-silicon validation and debug of subsystem communication Exposure to EDA tools such as Synopsys Design Compiler, VCS, or Cadence tools Comfortable working in a globally distributed engineering environment Experience correlating pre-silicon verification with post-silicon performance/yield Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 3+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience. OR PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.