ASIC/VLSI design engineer

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Job Type: Full-Time

A fast-growing Series-D semiconductor innovator is building programmable coherent DSP solutions for next-generation cloud and AI infrastructure. This role offers the chance to design cutting-edge communication systems from scratch while working with industry experts in a well-funded, high-impact environment.

Work with algorithm and architecture teams to translate high-level requirements into hardware designs
Analyze protocols (e.g., Ethernet) and apply them in design
Contribute across all design stages:
Micro-architecture definition
RTL coding (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
Timing-aware, synthesis-friendly design
Collaborate with:
Verification (testbenches, debug, coverage)
DFT (scan, ATPG, BIST)
Physical design (floorplanning, timing, routing)
Participate in design reviews and present design decisions
Run synthesis, generate SDC constraints, analyze timing reports
Debug functional and timing issues in pre- and post-silicon stages
Optimize for area, power, and performance (PPA)
Prepare documentation (micro-architecture specs, interfaces, design guides)
Support IP/SoC integration and system-level interfaces
Optional: contribute to silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation
Stay updated on EDA tools, verification methodologies, CDC/linting practices

5+ years of ASIC/VLSI design experience
Proficiency in RTL coding using Verilog/SystemVerilog
Strong understanding of modern ASIC design flows including:
High-speed design
Low-power techniques
Third-party IP integration
Lint, CDC, RDC, SVA
Synthesis and SDC constraints
Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

DFT knowledge (scan, ATPG, BIST)
Experience with DSP-oriented design blocks
Experience with optical communication systems
Experience with 100G+ Ethernet
Scripting skills (Python, Perl, TCL)
IP/SoC integration experience
Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities
Self-starter mindset and ability to work independently

Base salary: $160,000 $180,000
Equity package
Full medical dental benefits
H1-B sponsorship available
Onsite in Austin is mandatory

Candidates from leading semiconductor and chip design companies preferred, including (but not limited to): Broadcom, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Synopsys, Cadence, Marvell, Intel, Lattice, Infineon, GlobalFoundries, TI, and similar organizations.