Silicon Design Engineer - Taipei_Nangang, Taiwan
Originally posted 21 September 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role involves the design of host controller IP for high-speed I/O technologies with speeds up to 40 Gb/s.
What you'll do
- Participate in the design and development of host controller IP based on I/O architecture requirements.
- Develop RTL code for IP blocks using Verilog HDL.
- Ensure the design is functionally correct and reusable across different product lines.
- Solve complex technical problems and provide effective solutions.
- Make technical decisions and contribute to design improvements.
- Coach and mentor junior engineers.
What you'll need
- Minimum 9 years of experience with a Master's degree, or 11 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree.
- Strong experience in Verilog RTL design for large digital IPs.
- Good knowledge of USB 3, USB4, or Thunderbolt.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of PCIe or AMBA.
- AI-assisted design experience.
Skills: RTL code, Verilog HDL, host controller IP, high-speed I/O, USB3/4
This role has been open 36 days — well below the 66-day median for Digital/RTL Design roles.
Digital/RTL Design · RTL Design
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Open roles in category
1081
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Median days open
66 d
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Median salary
$185k
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See the full market breakdown ▾Category comparison, skills in demand, and who else is hiring
| Metric | AMD | All employers we track in this specialty (1081 roles · 104 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 79 | 1081 |
| Open roles in the wider Digital Design & Verification family | 254 | 3328 · 116 employers |
| Median days open | 45 d | 66 d (−21 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $185k |
Skills observed across this category: RTL code, Verilog HDL, host controller IP, high-speed I/O, USB3/4
Who's hiring in this category
- Qualcomm · 158 open roles · median 63 d
- Synopsys · 86 open roles · median 40 d
- AMD (this employer) · 77 open roles · median 45 d
- Analog Devices · 49 open roles · median 56 d
- NXP Semiconductors · 44 open roles · median 100 d
- NVIDIA · 37 open roles · median 52 d
How we counted: 1081 open Digital/RTL Design (RTL Design) roles from 104 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 27 Oct 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there — it is counted in the wider Digital Design & Verification family row. Figures refresh nightly.