ASIC Digital Design Engineer, Avicena Tech

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience: 5+ years of industry experience in frontend digital IC design
• Expertise in HDLs: Strong proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog for complex ASIC/SoC design
• ASIC Flow Knowledge: Solid understanding of the complete ASIC design flow from specification to tape-out
• Tool Experience: Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools for simulation, synthesis (e.g., Cadence Genus, Synopsys Design Compiler), STA (e.g., Cadence Tempus, Synopsys PrimeTime), linting, and formal verification
• Timing and Constraints: In-depth knowledge of timing constraints (SDC) and experience achieving timing closure in advanced technology nodes
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl or Python for design automation

Desirable

• Avicena is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic ASIC Digital Design Engineer to join our innovative team
• You'll be instrumental in developing high-speed, low-power digital integrated circuits (ICs) for our next-generation photonics and optical interconnect solutions
• This role offers the chance to work on the cutting edge of silicon photonics, driving the future of data communication
• RTL Design and Coding: Develop and implement high-quality, efficient Register Transfer Level (RTL) code using Verilog or SystemVerilog for complex digital modules, ensuring compliance with architectural specifications
• Design Verification: Collaborate closely with the verification team to define test plans, review coverage, and debug functional and timing issues using simulation tools
• Synthesis and Timing Closure: Perform logic synthesis and work on timing constraints, static timing analysis (STA), and timing closure to meet frequency goals, power targets, and area requirements
• DFT Insertion: Incorporate Design-for-Test (DFT) structures, including SCAN and BIST, to ensure testability and high-quality manufacturing
• Linting and CDC: Perform extensive linting checks and Clock/Reset Domain Crossing (CDC/RDC) analysis to ensure robust, clean, and reliable RTL code
• Documentation: Generate clear, detailed technical documentation for design specifications, implementation details, and verification results
• Collaboration: Interface with architecture, verification, physical design (backend), and silicon validation teams to ensure seamless integration and successful tape-out