Staff Semiconductor Engineer, Microarchitecture and RTL Design - Returnship Program

Staff Semiconductor Engineer, Microarchitecture and RTL Design

We are Aptiv - a global technology company with 190,000 specialists in 46 countries. We develop innovative software and build the hardware to bring autonomous driving cars, advanced driver-assistance systems, connected vehicles and smart cities to life in a way that only we can. We work in partnership with almost all car manufacturers. Our sensors, systems and software can already be found in almost all passenger cars today.

With our deep domain expertise, Aptiv is developing solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges. We are enabling the transition to software-defined vehicles supported by electrified and intelligently connected architectures - which will combine to power the future of mobility.

• Own the microarchitecture specification of select key SoC features from clock, reset, hardware boot sequence, power management, interrupt, DMA, interconnects, and memory subsystems.
• Evaluate the impact of microarchitecture decisions, considering various trade-offs to achieve the most effective design implementation for the product goals.
• Coordinate and monitor key deliverables and issues involving Aptiv's internal teams and third-party IP partners. Ensure timely and efficient progress in project milestones.
• Work closely with SoC architects and the software team to ensure seamless integration and interface between hardware components and software layers.
• Conduct thorough design reviews to confirm the comprehensive implementation of required SoC features. Ensure designs meet all specifications and quality standards.
• Collaborate with our design partners and support them through the execution of the SoC to ensure first-pass silicon success.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent.
• 6+ years of experience in ARM CPU-based full-chip SoC architecture, design or validation.
• Strong experience with RTL design, hardware description languages and simulators.
• Experience in designing SoC microarchitecture definition and specification.
• Experience with designing or validating the SoC system components (e.g., clock, reset, DMA, interconnects, etc.)
• Knowledge of Arm CPU, NoC, and DDR memory subsystems.
• Knowledge of hardware supervisor features
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces such as Ethernet and PCIe.
• Knowledge of automotive functional safety (ISO26262)
• Knowledge of virtualization for mixed safety or real-time critical applications running on highly integrated SoC.
• Experience in supporting SoC debug and emulator/FPGA based validation.
• Strong Experience in Tcl, Perl, Python scripting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• You can grow at Aptiv. Whether you are working towards a promotion, stepping into leadership, considering a lateral career move, or simply expanding your network - you can do it here. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. Our team is our most valuable asset. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

• Hybrid and flexible working hours;
• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life and accident insurance;
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
• EAP Employee Assistance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
• Creche facility for working parents;