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Lead SoC Design Engineer

Anodize
Los Altos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026
Summary

We’re a well-funded, stealth startup building a next-generation, end-to-end computing platform powered by a custom, high-performance edge SoC on an advanced process node. By integrating flagship compute IP into an industry-leading design, we are building the optimized silicon foundation for our software platform from the ground up.

We’re building a tight-knit, experienced in-house team to drive engineering outcomes and partner with a Tier-1 ASIC design house through the process. As our Lead SoC Design Engineer, you will develop the microarchitecture, own the critical tradeoffs required to hit aggressive PPA targets, and spearhead the implementation of key subsystems.

Responsibilities

  • Microarchitecture: Author detailed microarchitecture documents and drive reviews with software, architecture and verification teams.
  • Drive PPA targets: Since we are developing a power-sensitive client product, you will drive performance/power tradeoffs using a data-driven approach to hit aggressive targets.
  • Partner with verification team: Participate in reviews of verification and emulation test plans to ensure successful first-pass silicon.
  • RTL design: Own RTL coding, Lint/CDC/RDC checks, SDC and VCLP checks, and ensure that the design can be taken through physical design to meet frequency and power requirements.

Minimum Requirements

  • 10 years of experience in developing complex ASICs in advanced nodes.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Deep knowledge of industry-standard on-chip interconnect protocols (AMBA AXI/AXI-S/APB).
  • Experienced with Verilog, SystemVerilog, SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA).
  • Proficiency in writing and debugging SDC timing constraints, including multi-cycle paths, false paths, and clock domain crossing constraints.
  • Experience with industry-standard ASIC CAD tools for simulation, synthesis, STA, Lint, LEC, CDC, RDC, and power estimation.
  • Experience designing with multiple power domains and UPF.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with commercial IP integration, ranging from high-speed interfaces (UCIe, DDR) to processing subsystems (CPU, GPU).
  • Experience working directly with Arm cores and subsystems.

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