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Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite – 5 Days/Week; Relocation Considered)
Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Required: 5 – 10 Years
Compensation: USD 160,000 – 180,000 (plus Equity)
Eligibility: H1-B Sponsorship Available
Job Overview
Seeking an experienced VLSI RTL Designer to join a fast-growing, venture-backed semiconductor innovator developing next-generation programmable coherent DSP (Digital Signal Processing) solutions for AI infrastructure and cloud connectivity. The ideal candidate will contribute to designing high-performance communication systems from concept to silicon, collaborating with algorithm, verification, DFT, and physical design teams to deliver world-class semiconductor solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Work Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Required: 5 – 10 Years
Compensation: USD 160,000 – 180,000 (plus Equity)
Eligibility: H1-B Sponsorship Available
Job Overview
Seeking an experienced VLSI RTL Designer to join a fast-growing, venture-backed semiconductor innovator developing next-generation programmable coherent DSP (Digital Signal Processing) solutions for AI infrastructure and cloud connectivity. The ideal candidate will contribute to designing high-performance communication systems from concept to silicon, collaborating with algorithm, verification, DFT, and physical design teams to deliver world-class semiconductor solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Algorithm and Architecture teams to translate high-level requirements into efficient hardware implementations.
- Design and implement RTL for complex digital blocks using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
- Participate in all design stages, including micro-architecture definition, synthesis, and timing analysis.
- Work with Verification teams to develop testbenches, debug issues, and achieve functional coverage closure.
- Partner with DFT engineers to ensure designs support scan insertion, ATPG, and BIST.
- Coordinate with Physical Design teams for floorplanning, timing closure, and routing optimization.
- Perform post-silicon or pre-silicon debug and analyze waveforms, assertions, and timing reports.
- Optimize for area, power, and performance (PPA) through iterative design improvements.
- Maintain accurate documentation for design specifications, interfaces, and design reviews.
- Contribute to IP/SoC integration and system-level interface verification.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, EDA tools, and advanced verification methodologies.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an ASIC/VLSI Digital Design Engineer.
- Strong RTL coding proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL.
- Hands-on experience with synthesis, timing analysis, and simulation environments.
- Sound understanding of DFT concepts – scan insertion, ATPG, and BIST.
- Proven ability to translate algorithmic concepts into optimized RTL.
- Solid knowledge of digital design fundamentals and ASIC development flow.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams.
- On-site availability in Austin, TX (5 days per week).
- Experience with Optical Communication Systems and Ethernet (100G and above).
- Background in DSP-oriented designs or high-speed serial interfaces.
- Experience in IP/SoC integration and system-level debugging.
- Scripting proficiency in Python, Perl, or TCL.
- Strong interpersonal skills, self-starter attitude, and entrepreneurial mindset.
- BS/MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering from a top university.
- Competitive salary with meaningful equity participation.
- Full Medical & Dental coverage.
- Opportunity to work on next-generation semiconductor technology powering AI and cloud infrastructure.
- Open to H1-B sponsorship.
- Dynamic startup culture with top-tier venture backing.
- Exposure to advanced EDA tools, architectures, and silicon bring-up activities.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
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