Principal Memory Design Engineer

Senior/Principal Memory Design Engineer Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 10+ Years About ACL Digital ACL Digital, part of the ALTEN Group, is a next-generation product engineering and semiconductor services company with global presence across 30+ countries. We specialize in ASIC/SoC design, memory IP, verification, embedded systems, automotive, 5G, AI/ML, and cloud solutions, helping clients accelerate innovation and bring cutting-edge products to market faster. Our semiconductor engineering practice is trusted by top-tier semiconductor and system companies worldwide. With state-of-the-art R&D centers and a 20,000+ strong engineering workforce across ALTEN, ACL Digital provides unmatched expertise in advanced node silicon design, memory IP solutions, verification, and silicon bring-up. Role Overview We are looking for a Senior/Principal Memory Design Engineer with deep expertise in high-performance, low-power, and high-density memory IP development for advanced process nodes. This role involves owning architecture-to-silicon delivery of memory solutions and driving technical excellence across global design teams. As a senior leader, you will define architectures, lead circuit and layout design, drive validation, and collaborate with foundries and SoC teams, while mentoring younger engineers and shaping ACL Digital’s memory IP roadmap. Key Responsibilities - Memory Architecture & Design - Architect, design, and optimize SRAM, ROM, Register Files, CAM, and eDRAM for advanced SoCs. - Lead bitcell modeling, sense amplifier design, redundancy schemes, and peripheral circuit design. - Deliver low-power, high-speed memory IPs with best-in-class PPA. - Implementation & Sign-off - Own full flow from schematic design, spice simulations, custom layout guidance, to sign-off. - Ensure robustness across PVT corners, aging, IR drop, EM, and reliability constraints. - Collaborate with SoC teams for seamless memory integration and closure. - Validation & Characterization - Define and execute verification methodologies, timing/power characterization, and functional validation. - Lead post-silicon bring-up, debug, and yield enhancement programs. - Advanced Node Enablement - Drive design closure on 7nm, 5nm, and upcoming technology nodes. - Partner with foundries for bitcell enablement, technology qualification, and model correlation. - Leadership & Mentorship - Guide and mentor junior engineers on circuit design best practices and advanced methodologies. - Represent ACL Digital in customer discussions, technical reviews, and technology strategy forums. Required Skills & Experience - 10+ years in custom memory IP design (SRAM, ROM, CAM, Register Files, eDRAM). - Strong command of circuit design (sense amps, wordline/bitline, periphery), variation-aware design, and redundancy/repair schemes. - Expertise with Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys HSPICE, Liberate, Modelsim, and industry-standard EDA tools. - Hands-on in timing, power, noise, IR/EM, aging, and reliability analysis. - Proven experience in silicon bring-up, validation, and debug. - Excellent understanding of SoC integration and memory compiler flows. Good to Have - Experience with eFlash, MRAM, RRAM, or other emerging memory technologies. - Exposure to machine-learning assisted yield optimization and modeling. - Patents, conference papers, or technical leadership in semiconductor forums. Education B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, VLSI, or Microelectronics. Why Join Us? - Cutting-edge Projects: Work on next-generation memory IPs for Tier-1 semiconductor customers. - Technology Leadership: Be at the forefront of advanced node design (5nm and below). - Global Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional and international teams. - Career Growth: Opportunity to grow into Architectural Leadership or Technical Director roles. - Innovation-driven Culture: Freedom to innovate, file patents, and contribute to ACL Digital’s IP portfolio.