Digital IC Design Engineer (m/f/d)

at  United Micro Technology

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a skilled Digital Integrated Circuit Design Engineer to strengthen our RFIC design team with expertise in RF IC digital circuits (register interfaces, look-up tables, complex digital state machines, fractional sample rate conversion, digital interfaces) to be integrated in our leading edge 5G RFIC chips.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of digital integrated circuit design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Proficiency in hardware description languages, such as Verilog and SystemVerilog, for design and verification of digital circuits.
• Experience in designing complex state-machines, digital high-speed interfaces and control interfaces.
• Experience with industry-standard EDA tools for simulation
• Basics of state-of-the-art digital verification methodologies
• Profound understanding of digital synthesis and place and route for effective collaboration with the digital physical implementation team
• Definition of timing constraints for synthesis and analysis of timing reports
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex design issues.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (such as Python or TCL) for design automation and design flows.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with international cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of techniques for minimizing digital noise coupling to analog circuits and vice versa.
• Proficiency in simulating and analyzing the interaction between digital and analog circuits.
• Familiarity with analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), digital-to-analog converters (DACs), and their interfaces with digital circuits.
• Familiarity with RF circuit design concepts, including RF front-end, power amplifiers, and low-noise amplifiers is a plus.
• 5+ years of work experience in a relevant field.

ABOUT US

United Micro is a well-funded, international cellular semiconductor startup with a core team consisting of veterans and senior experts from the global wireless communication industry. Our advanced 5G modem UE chipsets for eMBB, RedCap and massive IoT will transform the way people connect and communicate. We are on a mission to become the leading provider of groundbreaking solutions in the industry, driving innovation and excellence in everything we do.
At United Micro, we foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and inclusivity that sets us apart from other employers in the region. We invest in our employees’ growth and development, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning and advancement. If you are looking for a workplace that encourages you to push the boundaries of what’s possible and rewards your drive for excellence, United Micro is the place for you!
As an equal opportunity employer, United Micro is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with a flexible and supportive work environment that allows our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
We are excited to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about working on cutting-edge cellular technologies and shaping the future of wireless communication. Join us and be part of something great! We are looking for multiple candidates with varying levels of experience to join our team, so do not hesitate to apply if you think you have the skills we need

As Digital IC Design Engineer, you will

• Design and implement complex digital state-machines, fractional sample rate conversion, digital high speed interfaces and digital control interfaces for RF ICs.
• Collaborate with RF designers and system architects to understand design requirements, performance targets, and specifications.
• Develop detailed specifications and architectural designs for the digital control circuits.
• Implement digital control circuits using SystemVerilog hardware description language and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Perform functional verification for block-level design.
• Prepare constraints for hand-over to the digital backend team (synthesis, place and route).
• Collaborate with verification engineers to develop a verification plan, test benches and verify the functionality of the digital integrated circuits.
• Work closely with layout designers to optimize the layout and ensure signal integrity for the digital circuits.
• Conduct design reviews and participate in cross-functional team meetings to ensure design integrity and feasibility.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements in digital and mixed-signal integrated circuit design and verification methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Document design processes, methodologies, and results for internal and external stakeholders.