Job Title: Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Department: Engineering

Location: Bangalore, India

About Us:

Leapfrog Semiconductors, a dynamic startup in the semiconductor realm, is spearheaded by a skilled and seasoned team of engineers with expertise spanning signal processing systems, software, and hardware. Their mission is to craft an innovative L1 (Physical Layer) SoC targeting the ORAN - 5G market. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Hardware Design Engineer to join our team in Bangalore.

Job Description:

The Senior Hardware Design Engineer will play a key role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge digital hardware solutions for our next-generation products. As a member of our engineering team, you will leverage your expertise in electronics and computer engineering to drive the successful tape-out of complex SoC designs. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to innovative projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of digital hardware modules for SoC designs, including RTL coding, synthesis, and constraint validation.
• Utilize industry-standard frontend tools flow, such as Spyglass, to ensure the quality and integrity of designs.
• Perform power analysis and optimize DSP data paths for performance and efficiency.
• Develop and implement DSP algorithms, including fixed-point/floating-point arithmetic and data path optimizations.
• Collaborate with design teams to integrate DSP hardware into larger SoC architectures.
• Conduct hands-on hardware implementation tasks, including synthesis and timing closure.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers within the team.

Requirements:

• PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering.
• 5+ years of industry experience in hardware design, with a focus on DSP implementation.
• Proven track record of being part of multiple tape-outs for complex SoC designs.
• Expertise in frontend tools flow, including synthesis, constraint validation, and power analysis.
• Hands-on experience with RTL coding and synthesis for DSP hardware implementation.
• Strong understanding of digital communication concepts and DSP algorithms.
• Background in FFT, LDPC, and digital filter design is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with baseband hardware design for WLAN, LTE, Bluetooth, Cable Modem, or 5G technologies is a plus.
• Experience with RTL implementation of SIMD/Vector processing engines is preferable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values diversity and innovation.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your professional development.
• Flexible work arrangements.