Job Description

Job Title: VLSI Design Engineer

Location: Austin, TX (On-site required) 78758

Type: Full-time

About the Client

A Series-D semiconductor innovator specializing in programmable coherent DSP solutions for AI and cloud data centres, recently funded at $180MM and backed by top venture investors.

Position Overview

Join as a VLSI Design Engineer/Micro-architect to design cutting-edge communication systems from the ground up, collaborating closely with algorithm and architecture teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate high-level algorithmic requirements into efficient hardware designs.
• Implement protocols (e.g., Ethernet 100G+) in RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
• Lead micro-architecture development, RTL coding, synthesis, and timing optimization.
• Collaborate with verification, DFT, and physical design teams.
• Participate in design reviews and debug functional/timing issues.
• Optimize designs for area, power, and performance.
• Support IP/SoC integration and silicon bring-up if needed.
• Stay current with EDA tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in ASIC/FPGA design with strong Verilog/SystemVerilog skills.
• Experience with protocols, DSP blocks, and advanced design practices (Clock/Voltage domain crossing, DFT, Low Power).
• Familiarity with Ethernet (100G+) and scripting (Python, Perl, TCL).
• BS/MS in EE/CE from leading institutions.
• Strong team collaboration and self-driven attitude.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Competitive salary with equity.
• Full medical/dental coverage.
• H1-B sponsorship available.
• Work at the forefront of AI infrastructure innovation.

Screening Questions:
Q1. Is the candidate aware of and is OK with On-site in Austin, TX, five days a week?*

Yes
No

Q2. Minimum 5 years of experience as ASIC/FPGA designer ?*

Yes
No

Q3. Do you have Experience with Optical Communication systems*

Yes
No




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