Senior ASIC Engineer
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💎 CUTTING-EDGE CUSTOM ASICs & SOCs FOR EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES 💎
Role: Senior ASIC Engineer - ARM-Based Systems 🔬
Join a cutting-edge developer of custom ASICs and SoCs for emerging technologies as a Senior ASIC Design Engineer 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 lifecycle from initial specifications through delivery. Work as a real contributor, often independently or as part of a small team on full project lifecycle from inception to tape-out with leading-edge technology projects for top companies. Lead ASIC/SoC architecture and micro-architecture development from concept through production while collaborating closely with customers to refine requirements and ensure successful delivery. Drive design reviews, documentation, verification support, and cross-functional technical alignment while providing technical leadership across security, debug, and RAS features in ARM-based systems. Experience working in small, fast-moving companies is highly valued, with exposure to chiplets and datacenter applications being a strong plus.
Requirements: 🎓
✅ BSEE required (MSEE or advanced degree preferred)
✅ 10+ years senior-level background in ASIC/SoC development with full project ownership
✅ STABLE WORK HISTORY required - no job hoppers or extensive contracting backgrounds
✅ Experience with full ASIC/SoC lifecycle from inception to tape-out on major projects
✅ SECURITY EXPERTISE: Deep knowledge of SoC security architecture in ARM-based systems
✅ Hardware Root-of-Trust and Secure Boot implementation experience
✅ ARM TrustZone, MMU/MPU expertise required
✅ Experience with cryptographic engines, secure debug, TRNG, OTP/fuses, and tamper detection
✅ DEBUG EXPERTISE: Strong experience with ARM CoreSight debug architectures
✅ Experience with trace components, external debug interfaces, and software tools
✅ Secure debug expertise highly desired
✅ RAS EXPERTISE: Hands-on experience implementing ARM RAS features
✅ Error detection, reporting/poisoning, fault injection experience
✅ Interconnect/fabric error management expertise
✅ Experience working in small, fast-moving companies highly valued
✅ Strong customer-facing experience and excellent communication skills
✅ Exposure to chiplets and datacenter applications is a strong plus
✅ Local to San Jose, CA area GREATLY PREFERRED
What's in it for you? 💼
✅ Exceptional annual salary of $180,000 to $230,000
✅ Performance bonus included
✅ Outstanding retirement programs
✅ Partially remote work options available
✅ Willing to sponsor work authorization for qualified candidates
✅ Leading custom ASIC and SoC development company with pipeline of new technology projects
✅ Work with top companies on cutting-edge emerging technologies
✅ Be a real contributor working independently or as part of small team
✅ Work on full project lifecycle from inception to tape-out
✅ Lead ASIC/SoC architecture and micro-architecture development
✅ Direct collaboration with customers on requirements and delivery
✅ Provide technical leadership on security, debug, and RAS features
✅ Work with ARM-based systems, chiplets, and datacenter applications
✅ Small, fast-moving company environment with broad responsibilities
✅ Well-defined pipeline of leading-edge technology projects
✅ Extensive IP portfolio and well-known customer base
✅ Growing company with excellent career opportunities
Confidential Placement 🔍
This role is a confidential placement for a leading custom ASIC and SoC development company. We will manage your application with the highest level of privacy and professionalism.
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