HPE

Senior ASIC Design Engineer

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Senior ASIC Design Engineer role at HPE's Networking Silicon group in Durham, NC, designing high-speed networking chips from specification to final netlist. Responsibilities span module architecture, micro-architecture specification, RTL implementation in Verilog/System Verilog, power optimization, timing closure, and mentoring junior engineers. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (Master's preferred) with 7+ years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of computer architecture/networking protocols. Hybrid role, 2 days/week in office, US citizenship preferred.

Senior ASIC Design 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.
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.
Job Description:
This is a Hybrid role based in Durham, NC with an expectation that you'll be in the office 2 days per week. US Citizenship Preferred.
HPE Networking is a leading provider of advanced routers and switches for the internet. We keep the world connected with speed, reliability, security, and ease of use. At HPE Networking Silicon group, we push the boundaries of what is possible in a piece of silicon die. We build cutting edge networking chips used to build our world-class routers and switches.
Bring your passion and there are no boundaries to what you can accomplish here. We are like a start-up in a big company. Year after year, our group builds the most powerful and highest density networking chips.
As part of our fast-paced silicon group, you will become an expert in building high-speed ASICs, from specifications to final netlist. We give you opportunities to work on complex modules and subsystems where you can challenge yourself and grow.
Open communications, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and customer success are the foundations of team culture. Thus, you set your own limits for learning, achievements, and rewards.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated ASIC Design Engineer to join our networking silicon development team.
Responsibilities:
•Architect complex modules and subsystems used in high performance networking chips.
•Write detailed functional as well as the micro-architecture specification for your module that meets power/area/performance targets.
•Implement the design using Verilog or System Verilog
•Write functional coverage/SVA to help verification catch corner case bugs.
•Make sure your module meets the power targets by using state-of-the-art power reduction techniques during architecture and implementation phases.
•Work with Physical design team for optimal floorplan and timing closure. Identify and fix timing in RTL to meet the frequency target.
•Work with the Verification team to make sure your block is fully validated.
•Provide guidance and mentoring to new college-grad engineers and interns.
Recommended skills
•Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering required (Master's strongly desired) with 7+ years of relevant experience.
•Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
•Demonstrated skills in leading and implementing high performance modules from specification to final netlist.
•Knowledge of Computer Architecture/networking protocols through prior work is strongly desired.
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.
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 140,000 - 321,000 in North Carolina. The listed salary range reflects base salary. Variable incentives may also be offered.

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