ASIC Chip Lead and Design Engineer

Chelsea Search Group
San Jose, CA
Category Engineering
Remote
Job Description
Role Overview

Design and deliver complex, custom ASICs from concept through silicon, collaborating with architecture, verification, physical design, applications, and business teams.

What You Will Do

Design complex digital blocks, optimize RTL code, implement and verify RISC processors, collaborate with physical design teams, and work with verification engineers.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ideal candidate is a high-aptitude engineer with strong, practical experience across the complete ASIC/SoC design lifecycle, and experience in radiation-hardened design, analog/mixed-signal circuits, EDA methodologies, or standard-cell library development.

Requirements

  • BSEE/MSEE or equivalent
  • 10+ years of direct industry experience with ASIC and/or SoC design
  • Proficiency in Synopsys Design Compiler and other EDA tools
  • Strong understanding of digital design principles
  • Familiarity with RISC architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • A strong background in RTL based digital IC design using Verilog/SystemVerilog
  • Proven track record of first-pass successes
  • A self-starter with the ability to assume leadership roles
  • Ability to work well in a diverse team environment
  • Willingness to mentor junior engineers
  • Experience with industry standard development tools and methodologies
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