SoC Design Engineer

SoC Design Engineer

SoC Design Engineer – Syntiant Corp.

Syntiant Corp., a leader in high‑growth AI software and semiconductor solutions, seeks an experienced SoC Design Engineer to develop our next‑generation Neural Decision Processor SoCs. The candidate will own the full design cycle from architecture to tape‑out, silicon bring‑up, and validation while collaborating with cross‑disciplinary teams including design, firmware, product, OPS, and field engineering.

• Microarchitecture and implementation of SoC design blocks
• Integrate and verify design blocks at chip level
• Perform quality checks of RTL with LINT, CDC, and DFT rules, documenting exceptions and waivers
• Synthesize, constrain, and close timing for the SoC
• Conduct Logic Equivalence Checks (LEC) for design blocks and full SoC
• Implement low‑power modes using UPF
• Implement Design‑for‑Test (DFT) features in the SoC
• Participate in silicon bring‑up, validation, and characterization
• Provide quality documentation and systematic reviews of implementation deliverables
• Work with OPS to resolve volume manufacturing issues
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to debug and resolve platform and customer issues

• Advanced degree in electrical or computer engineering
• Track record of first‑pass success in ASIC development cycles
• 6+ years of experience with SoC development using System Verilog/SystemC
• Expertise in SoC and subsystem design of ARM‑based So Cs
• Deep knowledge of synthesis, constraint development, and timing closure
• Experience with design quality checks (Lint, CDC, DFT rules)
• Experience with low‑power design using UPF
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python
• High‑level synthesis (HLS) using System
  
  C a plus
• Silicon bring‑up, debugging, and chip demo development experience
• Knowledge of ARM architecture and AMBA bus standards (AXI, AHB, APB)
• Design‑for‑Test (DFT) implementation experience a plus
• SoC power estimation flow knowledge a plus

• Medical: PPO and HSA‑compatible plans from Anthem Blue Cross fully paid by Syntiant
• Dental:
  Company‑paid dental PPO coverage from Met Life, including orthodontia
• Vision:
  Company‑paid vision PPO coverage from Met Life/VSP
• Life Insurance / AD&D:
  Basic life/AD&D coverage of 3× salary (up to $1,000,000) + optional supplemental life insurance
• Disability Coverage:
  Short‑term and long‑term disability up to 60% income replacement
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health and dependent care
• 401(k) Retirement Plan administered by Empower
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal support, and identity‑fraud protection

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Irvine, CA, Syntiant provides hardware and software solutions for edge AI deployment. Our silicon and models power edge AI speech, audio, sensor, and vision applications across a wide range of consumer and industrial use cases, from earbuds to automobiles. Backed by investors including Intel Capital, Microsoft’s M12, Applied Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Amazon Alexa Fund, and Atlantic Bridge Capital.

Base pay ranges between $145,000 and $160,000, adjusted based on experience, skills, cost of living, and internal equity.