Digital ASIC Design Engineer

AttoTude

Nuremberg, Germany

Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior level digital IC design professionals who can bridge system-level requirements with implementation in high-speed communication ICs.

Best fit for

Candidates with 5+ years of experience in CMOS design and a background in high-speed communication systems
— “5+ years of hands-on experience in CMOS (bulk and FinFET), digital IC design in various process technologies”
Individuals who have worked on complex interfaces like PCIe, AXI, and UCIe and can debug MATLAB models in RTL simulations
— “Experience matching and debugging Matlab models and vectors in RTL/gate level simulations”
Professionals with a track record of working on multidisciplinary teams involving RF, mixed-signal, and software engineers
— “Experience working on a multidisciplinary team with Systems, RF, Mixed Signal, and SW engineers”

Things to consider

The role involves occasional travel to the Bay Area, which may require flexibility in work arrangement
— “Occasional travel to the Bay Area (<10%) for remote position”
A strong preference for candidates with advanced degrees in fields like Electrical or Computer Engineering
— “Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field is preferred”

How to stand out

Emphasize experience with high-speed modem and DSP block design in your resume and interviews
— “Preferred: Experience designing high speed Modems, SerDes, DSP blocks, FFTs, clock recovery, carrier recovery, digital filters, CTLE, DFE and MLSE.”
Highlight your ability to deliver IP blocks to internal and external customers as a key differentiator
— “Experience delivering IP blocks to internal and external customers”
Showcase your proficiency in SystemVerilog for both coding and verification in your application materials
— “Proven experience in strong coding/verification in SystemVerilog is required”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful design tape-outs
timely project execution
innovative design methodologies

Typical background

digital IC designASIC development

Skills & requirements

Required

Digital IC DesignRTL CodingSystemverilogASIC Design

Preferred

High-speed Modem DesignCadence Tools

Stack & domain

SystemverilogTclPythonShell ScriptsPcieAXIUcieSPII2CAPB

About the role

Original posting from AttoTude via Greenhouse

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Digital IC Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will be part of an experienced design team developing cutting-edge DSP and mixed-signal ICs. This is a hands-on technical position that requires in-depth technical expertise, and the ability to work in a team of highly experienced engineers to accomplish the goals.
Key Responsibilities
Flow system level requirements into Architecture and Design Specifications
Work closely with Comm Systems Engineers to recommend implementation options for best power, performance, and area.
Document and write RTL code to meet system requirements
Write SystemVerilog testbenches and testcases to fully verify the design
Develop timing constraints, Synthesize the design and perform Static Timing Analysis and Timing Closure.
Perform gate level simulations.
Support lab and HW/SW integration post-tapeout
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project execution and design tape-outs
Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in wideband high speed IC design and apply them to improve project outcomes
Occasional travel to the Bay Area (<10%) for remote position
Qualifications
Required:
5+ years of hands-on experience in CMOS (bulk and FinFET), digital IC design in various process technologies
Proven experience in strong coding/verification in SystemVerilog is required
Scripting language experience: Tcl, Python, and shell scripts required.
Bus interfaces: PCIe, AXI, UCIe, SPI, I2C, APB
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is required
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field is preferred
Preferred:
Experience designing high speed Modems, SerDes, DSP blocks, FFTs, clock recovery, carrier recovery, digital filters, CTLE, DFE and MLSE.
Experience matching and debugging Matlab models and vectors in RTL/gate level simulations.
Experience working on a multidisciplinary team with Systems, RF, Mixed Signal, and SW engineers
Experience with Cadence tools: XCelium, Genus, Tempus, Conformal, and Voltus
Experience delivering IP blocks to internal and external customers
Ability to drive innovation and implement new design methodologies.
About Attotude
AttoTude is at the forefront of revolutionizing data centers through advanced interconnect technology based on wired THz transceivers. By adapting the fiber from photonics and advancing today's ASICs to THz, our innovative AttoEngine eliminates networking bottlenecks, enabling high-speed interconnects for AI data centers. We are committed to overcoming existing networking bottlenecks to unleash the full potential of artificial intelligence.
Why Join Us
· Work at the forefront of semiconductor research and innovation in digital communications.
· Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team driving the next generation of THz technology
· Access to state-of-the-art tools and processes at the leading-edge of ASIC development.
· Competitive compensation, professional growth, and opportunities for scientific contribution.

Source: AttoTude careers (Greenhouse)