Principal Digital Design Engineer

About the Role
We are expanding our team in India and seeking a Principal Digital IC Design Engineer to lead the development of advanced digital subsystems for automotive Ethernet and high-speed networking technologies. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of connected vehicles, enabling safe, reliable, and high-performance communication systems.

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Key Responsibilities

• Micro-architect, implement, and benchmark digital subsystems for Ethernet MAC, PCS, Base-T PHY, and Digital Front-End (DFE) blocks for automotive PHYs 
• Integrate analog IPs and collaborate with analog and communication systems teams 
• Define subsystem-level strategies for clocking, reset, and power management 
• Conceptualize, propose and support prototyping techniques to deliver first-pass silicon 
• Ensure system-level integration and validation in compliance with ISO 26262 and AEC-Q100 standards 
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to create technical proposals and drive successful outcomes 
• Collaborate with executive management and program managers to align design goals with business objectives 
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to design methodology and flow improvements

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Qualifications

• BS/MS/B Tech/M Tech in Electrical Engineering or related field 
• 13+ years of experience in digital IC design, including technical leadership 
• Expertise in Verilog/SystemVerilog, Ethernet protocols, PHY layer design, and/or networking SoCs
• Strong understanding of DFT, Timing constraints, UPF, and RTL-to-GDS flows 
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with strong stakeholder management

Preferred Skills

• Automotive Ethernet (100BASE-T1, 1000BASE-T1), Enterprise Ethernet, or other high-speed serial protocols 
• Proven track record of delivering IPs, subsystems, and SoCs 
• Familiarity with advanced verification methodologies (e.g., UVM), design for test, physical synthesis, and layout 
• Understanding of automotive standards and reliability requirements

Why Join Us

Join us in shaping the future of the connected car—driving innovation in vehicle connectivity, safety, and automation through cutting-edge automotive networking technologies and high-performance communication systems. Collaborate with a global team to redefine mobility and enable the next generation of intelligent vehicles.

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onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits