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MaxLinear is seeking a Staff Digital IC Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:
Responsibilities
- Micro-architecture definition for high-speed signal processing, digital datapath, control, and interface functions that are protocol or standard compliant
- RTL implementation in SystemVerilog/Verilog of digital functions
- Block-level verification including testbench creation, test plan definition, test case creation/debug, RTL and gate-level simulation, and code coverage analysis
- Perform block-level preliminary synthesis and power estimation, including SDC constraint specification and vector-driven power analysis
- Perform block-level design checks including lint, CDC and DFT-readiness checks
- Post silicon bring-up support and silicon debug in lab
- Automation of design tasks using Python, Perl, or shell scripts, as well as AI
- Collaborate with systems, communications systems, RFIC, and software teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong fundamentals in digital design including fixed-point arithmetic, digital datapath design, FSMs, and area/power/timing optimization
- Experience with industry ASIC front-end design flow including RTL coding, debugging, verification, synthesis and supporting timing closure
- Experience with SoC integration, including clock/reset architecture, bus protocols, serial interfaces
- Knowledge of communications/DSP algorithms and efficient ASIC implementations a plus
- Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and debugging skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work effectively under pressure and to excel in team environment
- Flexibility to ramp quickly on new technologies, products, and methodologies
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience, or Ph.D.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $110,000 to $165,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.
We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.
MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we’ve expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs.
Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.
We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.
INTRODUCTION
MaxLinear is seeking a Staff Digital IC Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following:
Responsibilities
- Micro-architecture definition for high-speed signal processing, digital datapath, control, and interface functions that are protocol or standard compliant
- RTL implementation in SystemVerilog/Verilog of digital functions
- Block-level verification including testbench creation, test plan definition, test case creation/debug, RTL and gate-level simulation, and code coverage analysis
- Perform block-level preliminary synthesis and power estimation, including SDC constraint specification and vector-driven power analysis
- Perform block-level design checks including lint, CDC and DFT-readiness checks
- Post silicon bring-up support and silicon debug in lab
- Automation of design tasks using Python, Perl, or shell scripts, as well as AI
- Collaborate with systems, communications systems, RFIC, and software teams
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong fundamentals in digital design including fixed-point arithmetic, digital datapath design, FSMs, and area/power/timing optimization
- Experience with industry ASIC front-end design flow including RTL coding, debugging, verification, synthesis and supporting timing closure
- Experience with SoC integration, including clock/reset architecture, bus protocols, serial interfaces
- Knowledge of communications/DSP algorithms and efficient ASIC implementations a plus
- Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and debugging skills
- Self-motivated with ability to work effectively under pressure and to excel in team environment
- Flexibility to ramp quickly on new technologies, products, and methodologies
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 5 years of experience, or MS + 3 years of experience, or Ph.D.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.
MaxLinear's good faith estimate starting base salary range is: $110,000 to $165,000 Annually
We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are: health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.
The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.
We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.
MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we’ve expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs.
Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.
We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Ic Design Engineer
Document your circuit design specialization early
Gather publication records, tape-out credits, and patents in analog, RF, or digital design before applying. PERM requires your employer to define a specific role, and your credentials must clearly match the job description's educational and experience requirements.
Target semiconductor firms with active PERM histories
Use the DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify IC design employers who have filed PERM applications recently. Firms like foundry-connected fabless companies consistently sponsor engineers and have established internal processes for EB-2 and EB-3 filings.
Search green card roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters IC design engineer jobs specifically by green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which employers will file PERM. This saves weeks of manual research before you even submit a single application.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 tier with your recruiter
Most IC design roles qualify under EB-2 if they require a master's degree or equivalent, but some employers file EB-3 for bachelor's-level positions. Ask directly during negotiations, since the category affects your priority date and green card timeline.
Confirm your employer's PERM wage compliance upfront
DOL requires employers to pay the prevailing wage for your specific IC design role and work location. Check the OFLC Wage Search to verify the wage level your offer is tied to before signing, since Level I or II wages can affect offer legitimacy.
Plan your I-140 and status timing around chip industry cycles
PERM recruitment periods often run six to twelve months before filing. If you're changing employers mid-process, USCIS portability rules under AC21 let you transfer your approved I-140 after 180 days, protecting your priority date even through a job change.
Green Card Ic Design Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IC design engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most IC design engineer positions qualify for EB-2 sponsorship because the role typically requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree with substantial specialized experience in areas like analog layout, digital RTL, or mixed-signal design. Employers may alternatively file under EB-3 for roles requiring only a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for IC design engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual visa cap affecting EB-3 petitions for most nationalities. The PERM process takes longer, typically two to four years from filing to a green card, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a visa that must be renewed every three years.
What does the PERM process look like for an IC design engineering position?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This typically involves job postings, internal notices, and documentation over a 30-to-180-day period. Once PERM is certified, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. You then wait for your priority date to become current before filing for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
Where can I find IC design engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface IC design engineer roles where employers have a documented history of filing PERM and sponsoring employment-based green cards. Standard job platforms don't filter by sponsorship type, so you often apply to roles where the employer has never sponsored a foreign national. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork by focusing the search on verified sponsoring employers.
Can I change employers after my PERM is filed but before my green card is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules established by USCIS, you can change to a same or similar IC design role after your I-140 has been approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Your priority date is preserved. The new role must be in the same occupational classification, which for IC design engineers generally means staying within electrical or computer engineering disciplines.