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Design Engineer - IO Subsystem

Company:
Alphawave Semi
Location:
San Jose, CA
Posted:
June 09, 2025
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Description:

The Opportunity

We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow's future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world - from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge ARM-based SoC designs.

Work with a team in a high-impact, fast-paced environment.

Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.

Work alongside some of the best minds in the semiconductor industry. What You'll Do

Own the IO Memory Management Unit (MMU) components for a multi-core Arm CPU based SOC

Create Micro-Architecture documentation for the IO MMU/PCIe at the Subsystem and SoC levels

Configure Arm MMU components at CPU subsystem as well as at SoC

Integrate Configured RTL into the compute subsystem

Collaborate with DV Engineers and Support Debug activities

RTL Quality checks using Spyglass

Generate UPF power definitions to support multi-power domains

Perform first level Synthesis to enable RTL delivery

Collaborate with backend team for Synthesis, implementation, STA, etc. What You'll Need

This role requires a minimum experience of 8+ years in SoC architecture/design targeting PCIe solutions.

Proficiency with ARM-specific MMU design

Strong background in digital design, RTL coding (Verilog/VHDL), and ASIC/FPGA debug methodologies

Proven experience in SOC design

Strong knowledge of PCIe, multi-core CPU SoC

Deep understanding of hardware design, verification, and post-silicon validation It Would Be Amazing If You had

Experience designing and integrating PCIe designs into SoC.

Proficiency in designing and integrating Arm based IO MMU designs into SoC.

Experience in multi-core, multi-voltage, multi-power domain debug design micro-architecture and RTL design.

Supporting and bringing up FPGA, Emulation based systems targeting PCIe.

Experience working across multiple chiplets in large-scale SOCs.

Hands-on SoC bring up experience in a lab environment We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

Salary and Benefits

Your contribution will be recognized with a base salary within the range of $140,000 to $210,000 annually as It is influenced by your qualifications, experience, location, and the internal equity of our team to ensure fairness and consistency across roles. In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, employees are also eligible for additional compensation opportunities, including a short-term incentive program, Retirement & Saving Programs and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

Comprehensive health plans

Wellness Spending Account (WSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

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