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Principal Logic Design Engineer at Microsoft

Required Skills

verilogsystem verilogasic designrtl codingsynthesistiming closurepythonperlai/ml soc

About the Role

Principal Logic Design Engineer role at Microsoft's AI Silicon Engineering team, focusing on digital logic design for AI components. Responsibilities include RTL coding, design quality, timing closure, and technical leadership. Requires extensive experience in logic design, synthesis, and ASIC development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Logic design/RTL entry for AI components
  • Ensure design quality including Lint, CDC, RDC, power
  • Collaborate with verification team on implementation
  • Interface with physical design, DFT, and other teams
  • Provide technical leadership through mentorship

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must Have:

  • Doctorate + 3+ years, Master's + 6+ years, or Bachelor's + 8+ years in EE/CE/CS or equivalent
  • 8+ years expertise in digital logic design including RTL coding in Verilog/System Verilog
  • 7+ years experience in synthesis, timing constraints, and PPA trade-offs
  • Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check and export control requirements

Nice to Have:

  • 15+ years experience in logic design delivering complex solutions
  • 10+ years in floating point arithmetic, DMA design, or subsystem integration
  • 5+ years leading logic design teams
  • Multiple successful ASIC tape outs in deep sub-micron technologies
  • Experience with Python or Perl scripting
  • Experience working on AI/ML SoCs

Benefits & Perks

  • Industry leading healthcare