ASIC Design Engineer

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An ASIC Design Engineer specializes in the development of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), which are custom-built microchips tailored for specific applications or products. This role involves conceptualizing, designing, and testing these circuits to meet specific performance and function criteria. Tasks typically include digital design, verification, synthesis, and debugging, often using hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog. The ASIC Design Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers and system architects, to ensure the final product operates efficiently and meets client specifications.

- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. in relevant field (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in ASIC design and development
- Proficiency in RTL coding using VHDL or Verilog
- Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and mixed-signal concepts
- Experience with logic synthesis, static timing analysis, and gate-level simulations
- Familiarity with design verification methodologies such as UVM or SystemVerilog
- Ability to create and execute comprehensive test plans
- Proficiency in debugging and resolving design issues using simulation and lab measurements
- Experience with floor-planning, place and route, and layout verification
- Expertise in power analysis and optimization techniques
- Knowledge of physical design processes including tape-out activities and timing closure
- Strong documentation skills for maintaining and revising design documents
- Ability to participate in and contribute to code reviews
- Experience in optimizing designs for area, speed, and power
- Familiarity with validation processes during silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation
- Capability to collaborate with firmware and software teams for integration
- Awareness of industry trends and best practices in ASIC design
- Strong mentoring skills for guiding junior engineers
- Effective communication skills for reporting progress and issues in project meetings
- Proficiency in version control and configuration management tools
- Ability to implement and improve design methodologies and workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills

- Design and develop digital and/or mixed-signal ASICs from concept to production
- Define project requirements and specifications in collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Write and optimize RTL code using VHDL or Verilog
- Perform logic synthesis and static timing analysis
- Conduct gate-level simulations for design verification
- Implement and execute test plans to validate design functionality and performance
- Debug and resolve issues using simulation and lab measurements
- Work on floor-planning, place and route, and layout verification
- Perform power analysis and optimization for energy-efficient designs
- Interface with physical design teams for tape-out activities and timing closure
- Maintain and revise design documentation throughout the development lifecycle
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
- Optimize designs for area, speed, and power efficiency
- Support validation engineers during silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation
- Collaborate with firmware and software teams for integration
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in ASIC design
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Attend project meetings and report on design progress and issues
- Handle version control and configuration management tasks
- Implement and improve design methodologies and workflows

The ideal candidate for the ASIC Design Engineer role will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a Master's Degree or Ph.D. being highly desirable. With over 5 years of dedicated experience in the field, this professional will demonstrate expertise in RTL coding using VHDL or Verilog and a profound understanding of digital design fundamentals and mixed-signal concepts. Their robust experience will include logic synthesis, static timing analysis, and gate-level simulations, paired with proficiency in UVM or SystemVerilog for design verification. They will have a proven track record of creating and executing comprehensive test plans, debugging design issues through simulation and lab measurements, and optimizing power efficiency. This candidate will also excel in floor-planning, place and route, and layout verification, with a solid grasp of the physical design processes, including tape-out activities and timing closure. Beyond technical prowess, they will shine in documenting and revising design documentation, participating in and contributing to code reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. Collaboration will be a strong suit, as they effectively work with firmware and software teams, report progress and issues in project meetings, and handle version control and configuration management tasks. They will be an innovative and proactive problem solver, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. Committed to continuous learning and improvement, the ideal candidate will stay current with industry advancements, showing a blend of strong leadership, analytical thinking, and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines. Their self-motivation, strong sense of ownership, and positive attitude, coupled with excellent decision-making abilities and a collaborative mindset, will make them an invaluable asset to the team.

- Design and develop digital and/or mixed-signal ASICs from concept to production
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications
- Write and optimize RTL code using hardware description languages such as VHDL or Verilog
- Perform logic synthesis, static timing analysis, and gate-level simulation
- Conduct design verification using simulation tools and methodologies like UVM or SystemVerilog
- Create and execute test plans to ensure design functionality and performance
- Debug and resolve design issues through simulation and lab measurements
- Work on floor-planning, place and route, and layout verification
- Perform power analysis and optimization to ensure energy-efficient designs
- Interface with physical design teams for tape-out activities and timing closure
- Maintain and revise design documentation throughout the development lifecycle
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
- Optimize designs for area, speed, and power to meet project goals
- Support validation engineers during silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation
- Collaborate with firmware and software teams to ensure seamless integration
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in ASIC design
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Attend project meetings and report on design progress and issues
- Handle version control and configuration management tasks
- Implement and improve upon design methodologies and workflows

- Strong technical expertise in ASIC design and development
- Innovative and proactive problem solver
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
- High level of attention to detail
- Passion for staying current with industry advancements
- Strong mentoring and leadership abilities
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- High degree of organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement in design methodologies and workflows
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback
- High level of precision and accuracy in technical work
- Effective decision-making abilities
- Strong initiative and willingness to take on new challenges
- Collaborative mindset and ability to integrate with firmware and software teams

- Competitive salary range
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible working hours
- Remote work opportunities
- Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday schedule
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- Life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Professional development and training programs
- Mentorship and leadership development opportunities
- Paid parental leave and family support benefits
- Wellness programs including gym memberships and mental health resources
- Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for confidential support
- Relocation assistance if applicable
- On-site amenities such as cafeteria and fitness center (location-dependent)
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Opportunities for career growth and internal promotions
- Recognition and rewards programs for outstanding performance