Principal Design Engineer in Portland, Oregon - #72983 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 72983

Principal Design Engineer
Our client is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of advanced semiconductor IP solutions used in cutting-edge display, imaging, and high-performance computing applications. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, engineering-driven team where innovation, technical ownership, and code quality are highly valued. The ideal candidate is a hands-on design expert who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and delivering robust solutions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

This role is fully remote with occasional office visits in Portland, Oregon. Applicants located in Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington are preferred.

Principal Design Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of advanced RTL-based IP solutions for complex ASIC and SoC applications.
• Design and implement high-quality RTL using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog with a strong emphasis on maintainability, performance, and reliability.
• Develop innovative micro-architectures to address challenging video, display, and high-speed data processing requirements.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to support successful IP integration and technical problem resolution.
• Perform and support block-level and system-level verification activities using industry-standard verification methodologies and tools.
• Drive design quality through simulation, code reviews, linting, clock domain crossing (CDC) analysis, and formal verification techniques.
• Mentor engineers by providing technical guidance, promoting engineering best practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Partner with internal teams to improve engineering workflows while leveraging AI-assisted tools for automation and validation where appropriate.

Principal Design Engineer Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience designing RTL for ASIC, SoC, or complex digital IP development.
• Strong expertise with Verilog and/or SystemVerilog for complex digital design.
• Hands-on experience with DisplayPort, Display Stream Compression (DSC), or comparable display interface technologies.
• Proven success delivering high-quality digital designs from architecture through implementation.
• Experience with block-level and system-level verification, including verification IP or bus functional models.
• Proficiency with industry-standard simulation tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics.
• Experience with successful ASIC tape-outs, linting tools, CDC analysis, and formal verification is preferred.
• Strong understanding of video or image processing systems, high-speed SerDes interfaces, and video or image compression technologies is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success working in smaller, collaborative engineering environments where initiative, ownership, and adaptability are essential.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills with the ability to work independently while mentoring others.

Salary: $160K–$250K+/year. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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