Digital Design Engineer

Rambus is a premier chip and silicon IP provider, seeking to hire an entry level Digital Design Engineer to join their Bufferchip Design team. The role involves designing high-speed CMOS Digital Logic, including planning, implementation, verification, and contributing to flow and methodology development. Responsibilities Design of high-speed CMOS Digital Logic Planning: design block specification, block level simulation, documentation Implementation: RTL design in Verilog, lint, clock domain crossing (CDC) analysis, synthesis, timing analysis, timing closure, DFT-related tasks Verification: work with verification team on planning and execution, simulation, debugging block and system level simulations, formal verification, preparation of technical reviews and product/block documentation Flow and methodology: work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary R&D group that influences and guides Rambus’ technical direction by understanding and contributing to flow and methodology development Interact with technical leaders of the company and senior staff in engineering to help ensure successful development of high value technologies and products Skills Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering 1 years of relevant digital/ASIC/IC design experience for Bachelor's Degree Knowledge of RTL coding in Verilog and/or VHDL Knowledge of standard ASIC software tools (synthesis, simulation, equivalence checking, static timing analysis) Knowledge of scripting, Linux/Unix environment, and basic C/C++ programming Understanding of ASIC design flow Self-starter and fast learner with excellent interpersonal skills Design for verification understanding (assertion-based design strategies, code coverage, functional coverage, test plans etc.) would be a plus Benefits Competitive compensation package Bonus Equity Matching 401(k) Employee stock purchase plan Comprehensive medical and dental benefits Time-off program Gym membership Company Overview Rambus designs, develops and licenses chip interface technologies and architectures that are used in digital electronics products. It was founded in 1990, and is headquartered in Los Altos, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Rambus has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 25 in 2025, 16 in 2024, 7 in 2023, 8 in 2022, 3 in 2021, 11 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.