RTL Design Engineer

About Faraday

Faraday Technology Corporation is a leading fabless ASIC and IP provider with over 30 years of global semiconductor experience . Headquartered in Taiwan, Faraday delivers thousands of successful SoC and ASIC designs annually and supports customers worldwide across automotive, AI, networking, consumer electronics, and IoT.

About the Role

We are seeking experienced and motivated RTL Design Engineers to join our growing team at Faraday Technology. As a world-leading ASIC design service company, we offer opportunities to work on cutting-edge SoC projects involving high-speed interfaces and advanced process nodes. Successful candidates will be responsible for the full front-end design flow, from micro-architecture definition to netlist delivery and verification.

Note: Candidates with 8+ years of experience will be considered for Technical Lead positions, while those with less experience will be hired as Junior/Mid-level Engineers .

Key Responsibilities

• Micro-architecture & RTL Coding: Define micro-architecture specifications and develop high-quality, synthesizable RTL code using Verilog and SystemVerilog .
• Verification & Simulation: Perform subsystem simulation to ensure functional correctness before handoff.
• RTL Quality Assurance: Execute and pass comprehensive RTL QA checks, including:
• Clock Domain Crossing ( CDC ) analysis
• Lint checking (coding style and synthesis rules)
• SDC (Synopsys Design Constraints) validation
• Logic Synthesis: Perform RTL-to-Netlist synthesis using industry-standard tools and optimize for PPA (Power, Performance, Area).
• Post-Synthesis QA: Ensure netlist quality by passing:
• Logic Equivalence Checking ( LEC )
• Static Timing Analysis ( STA )
• In-house Design Kit (IDK) rule checks
• Model Generation: Generate Hierarchical Data Model ( HDM ) / CDC abstraction models for SoC-level integration.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed subsystem design documents and deliver complete database packages.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), or related fields.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of working experience in RTL design.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in high-speed interface designs (e.g., PCIe , Ethernet , USB, DDR).
• Technical Skills:

+ Proficient in SystemVerilog and Verilog HDL.

+ Solid understanding of digital logic design principles and synchronous circuit design.

+ Familiarity with standard bus protocols: AMBA AXI, AHB, APB .

+ Knowledge of PCIe Gen-4/Gen-5 specifications is highly desirable.

• EDA Tool Proficiency: Hands-on experience with front-end EDA tools:

+ Simulation: Cadence Xcelium or Synopsys VCS

+ Synthesis: Synopsys Design Compiler (DC)

+ Static Timing Analysis: Synopsys PrimeTime (PT)

+ Linting: Synopsys VC SpyGlass Lint or similar

+ Formal Verification (LEC): Cadence Conformal or Synopsys Formality

+ CDC Analysis: Synopsys SpyGlass CDC or Mentor Graphics Questa CDC

• Language: Good English communication skills (written and verbal) for technical documentation and global team collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications (For Senior/Lead Roles)

• 8+ years of relevant experience in ASIC/SoC design.
• Proven track record of leading subsystem design projects from specification to tape-out.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and conducting code/design reviews.
• Deep expertise in low-power design methodologies (UPF) is a plus.

Why Join Faraday Technology?

• Work on diverse projects across various industries (AI, Automotive, High-Performance Computing, Mobile).
• Access to the latest advanced process nodes (5nm, 3nm, and beyond).
• Collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Faraday is a fair and equal-opportunity employer . We are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace where all individuals are treated fairly-regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, disability, or background. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, competencies, and business needs.