ASIC Design Engineer

ASIC Design Engineer Staff – Hewlett Packard Enterprise

This role is designed as ‘Hybrid’ with an expectation that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a 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. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next.

We value varied backgrounds and succeed here. We give flexibility to manage work and personal needs. We make bold moves together and are a force for good. If you want to stretch and grow your career, our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

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 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 chip design group, you will become an expert in building high‑speed ASICs, from specifications to final netlist. You will have a significant opportunity to interact with system design teams across geographies. 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.

• Architect complex modules and subsystems used in high performance networking chips.
• Write detailed functional and micro‑architecture specifications that meet power/area/performance targets.
• Implement the design using Verilog or System Verilog.
• Write functional coverage/SVA to help verification catch corner‑case bugs.
• Ensure the module meets power targets by using state‑of‑the‑art power reduction techniques during architecture and implementation phases.
• Work with the 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 ensure the block is fully validated.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to new college‑grad engineers and interns.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required (Master’s strongly desired) with 10+ 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.
• Strong coding skills in Verilog/System Verilog through previous work experience are necessary.
• Knowledge of synthesis/lint and other state‑of‑the‑art EDA tools used in typical ASIC development process is highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Knowledge of Perl/Python is strongly desired.

Accountability, Action Planning, Active Learning, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Agile Scrum Development, Analytical Thinking, Bias, Coaching, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross‑Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis Management, Design, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow‑Through, Group Problem Solving, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity and more.

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:
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