Job description:
Our client, a cutting-edge developer of custom ASICs and SoCs for emerging technologies, is seeking a Senior ASIC Design Engineer to join their growing team in San Jose. This role is ideal for engineers with stable work histories, strong customer-facing experience, and a track record of owning the full ASIC/SoC lifecyclefrom initial specifications through delivery. Experience working in small, fast-moving companies is highly valued. Exposure to chiplets and datacenter applications is a strong plus.
Responsibilities:
- Lead ASIC/SoC architecture and micro-architecture development from concept through production
- Collaborate closely with customers to refine requirements and ensure successful delivery
- Drive design reviews, documentation, verification support, and cross-functional technical alignment
- Provide technical leadership across security, debug, and RAS features in ARM-based systems
Qualifications:
Required Expertise:
- Security: Deep knowledge of SoC security architecture in ARM-based systems, including hardware Root-of-Trust, Secure Boot, ARM TrustZone, MMU/MPU, cryptographic engines, secure debug, TRNG, OTP/fuses, and tamper detection
- Debug: Strong experience with ARM CoreSight debug architecturestrace components, external debug interfaces, software tools; secure debug expertise highly desired
- RAS: Hands-on experience implementing ARM RAS features: error detection, reporting/poisoning, fault injection, and interconnect/fabric error management
Qualifications:
- BSEE required; MSEE or advanced degree preferred
- Senior-level background in ASIC/SoC development with full project ownership
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interface directly with customers
Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Leading custom ASIC and SoC development company with a pipeline of new technology projects for top companies. Employees are real contributors, often working independently or as part of a small team. Will work of full project lifecycle from inception to tape out.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 180000
Salary Max : $ 230000
Currency Type : USD