About the role
We are seeking an experienced ASIC Chip Design Lead to contribute to the development of complex, custom-designed integrated circuits. This is a hands-on technical leadership role spanning the full chip development lifecycle, from architecture and RTL design through synthesis, timing closure, physical implementation, and verification.
The ideal candidate is a highly capable digital IC designer who remains hands-on with complex block development and has strong knowledge of the complete ASIC/SoC design flow. Experience with specialized semiconductor technologies, mixed-signal environments, processor-based designs, or standard-cell development is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead ASIC/SoC architecture and development based on system-level requirements.
- Work with system and design teams to define functionality, interfaces, specifications, and performance goals.
- Design and implement complex digital blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Develop and optimize RTL for power, performance, and area.
- Perform synthesis and analyze results using industry-standard EDA tools.
- Develop timing constraints and support timing closure across the design.
- Collaborate closely with physical design engineers on floorplanning, placement, routing, and design closure.
- Support processor integration, constraint development, and performance optimization.
- Partner with verification engineers to ensure functional correctness and robust design implementation.
- Contribute to design methodology improvements, development processes, and engineering best practices.
- Evaluate technical requirements and provide input on project scope, effort, and resource needs.
- Work effectively within a collaborative, distributed engineering environment.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of industry experience in ASIC and/or SoC design.
- Strong background in RTL-based digital IC design using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Demonstrated experience across multiple stages of the ASIC/SoC development flow.
- Experience with synthesis and industry-standard EDA tools.
- Strong understanding of digital design, timing, constraints, and implementation concepts.
- Experience working with processor-based SoC designs or RISC architectures.
- Proficiency in Linux/UNIX environments and scripting.
- Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, C/C++, or similar.
- Familiarity with modern source-control systems and collaborative engineering workflows.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to take ownership of technically challenging projects and work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and provide technical leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with radiation-tolerant or reliability-focused semiconductor design.
- Analog/mixed-signal design experience or familiarity with mixed-signal development environments.
- Experience with standard-cell libraries or related semiconductor IP.
- Experience taking complex ASIC/SoC designs successfully through fabrication.
- Familiarity with additional EDA tools and advanced design methodologies.
Salary of $150,000 to $205,000 annually (salary depends on experience level, education and qualifications)
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