My client is a global leader in data & security, development and licensor of Semiconductor IP.

As the Principal engineer of Digital Design & Architecture for IP Security, you will be responsible for the design, development & architecture of embedded hardware security IP for the semiconductor industry, on a global scale.

You will be working closely with other ASIC engineers and architects, as well as security, cryptography, embedded hardware & software, firmware, and verification engineers to architect, design, implement, and integrate the latest solutions for digital hardware in the security market, including crypto and Post-Quantum cores.

Experience/Skills:

MS/PhD degree in electrical or computer engineering required, PhD preferred

5-10 years of professional experience of working in secure hardware / IC design, or PhD / research related study

Design, implementation & micro-architecture of efficient cryptographic algorithms that implement side channel analysis countermeasures

Knowledge of HW security architectures and IPs (secure MCU cores, cryptographic co-processors, secure memories, secure elements, smart cards)

Familiarity with front-end ASIC design flows, including design, simulation, assertions, formal verification, synthesis, timing analysis, logical equivalence checking, and linting/rule checking. Experience with back-end flows, especially place-and-route, is beneficial.

Proven track record of on-time delivery of silicon-proven designs.

Demonstrated proficiency in Verilog and digital design.

Expertise in some or all of the following areas is a bonus:

Secure hardware design (ASIC / FPGA)

Definition of architecture for Security IP

Data processing

Cryptographic algorithms and side-channel attacks

High performance CPU architecture and design.

Modern SoC design methodologies and architecture

Tools/Technologies

Verilog, SystemVerilog, Perl

Shell scripting, Python, Sage, Tcl

C, C++

MATLAB, Xilinx Vivado

Unix, Linux

Front-end ASIC design tools - synopsys/cadence/mentor

Excellent salary, bonus, stocks/shares, visa sponsorship and relocation bonus are all available for this fantastic opportunity with a fantastic employer.

For more information please apply with your CV and request a conversation today!