Staff ASIC Design Engineer

About the role

Celero Communications, Inc. is an exciting and fast-growing start-up in the semiconductor industry, pushing boundaries with innovative technologies that power the world’s most advanced AI and data center infrastructure. We are seeking skilled and motivated ASIC Design Engineers to join our team and contribute to the development of optical transceivers for next-generation optical modems. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in designing and developing ASICs for cutting-edge technologies.

Locations: Irvine, CA (HQ) or San Jose, CA (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement digital circuits using HDL (Verilog/System Verilog).
• Perform synthesis, timing analysis, Lint, formal equivalence, and Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) analysis.
• Optimize designs for performance, power, and area (PPA) requirements.
• Perform RTL simulation and verification to ensure design functionality.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system integration and validation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital design and verification.
• Proficiency in HDLs such as Verilog or System Verilog.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles and methodologies.
• Familiarity with ASIC design flow and experience with ASIC design tools.
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques.
• Familiarity with verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, formal verification).
• Excellent problem-solving, strong communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Digital Communication, and Forward Error Correction (FEC) techniques.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Tcl).
• Understanding of Optical Communication Standards is a plus.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Pay

Annual Base Salary Range: $150,000 to $250,000 (The final offer will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location.)