Senior Front-end ASIC Engineer

Our client, a cutting-edge developer of custom ASICs and SoCs for emerging technologies, is seeking a Senior Front-end ASIC Design Engineer to join their growing team in San Jose. This role is ideal for engineers with stable work histories, strong customer-facing experience, and a track record of owning the full ASIC/SoC lifecycle from initial specifications through delivery. Experience working in small, fast-moving companies is highly valued.

Exposure to chiplets and datacenter applications is a strong plus.

• Lead ASIC/SoC architecture and micro-architecture development from concept through production
• Collaborate closely with customers to refine requirements and ensure successful delivery
• Drive design reviews, documentation, verification support, and cross-functional technical alignment
• Provide technical leadership across security, debug, and RAS features in ARM-based systems

• Security:
  Deep knowledge of SoC security architecture in ARM-based systems, including hardware Root-of-Trust, Secure Boot, ARM Trust Zone, MMU/MPU, cryptographic engines, secure debug, TRNG, OTP/fuses, and tamper detection
• Debug:
  Strong experience with ARM Core Sight debug architecture, trace components, external debug interfaces, software tools; secure debug expertise highly desired
• RAS:
  Hands-on experience implementing ARM RAS features: error detection, reporting/poisoning, fault injection, and interconnect/fabric error management
• BSEE required; MSEE or advanced degree preferred
• Senior-level background in ASIC/SoC development with full project ownership
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface directly with customers

Leading custom ASIC and SoC development company with a pipeline of new technology projects for top companies. Employees are real contributors, often working independently or as part of a small team. Will work of full project lifecycle from inception to tape out.

Annual Salary: $180,000 - $230,000 USD