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Credo · 2 months ago

Principal ASIC Design Engineer

positionSan Jose, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$180K/yr - $210K/yr
date10+ years exp

Credo is engineering the future of high-speed connectivity for the AI-driven world. As a Principal ASIC Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of front-end ASIC design, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful tape-outs and chip validation.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and debug complex logic blocks
Integrate complex IPs from internal and external vendors
Support front-end integration activities such as Lint, CDC, synthesis, and ECO
Participate in design and code reviews to ensure quality
Develop functional tests/testbenches and run RTL and gate-level simulations
Work with verification, DFT, and physical design engineers to achieve successful tape-outs
Bring up, validate, and debug chip features; collaborate with software, firmware, and systems teams

Qualification

ASIC design experienceVerilog/SystemVerilog RTL designDigital logic designSynthesis knowledgeStatic timing analysisTestbenchesTest casesGate-level simulationsChip bring-upValidationScripting languagesDFT methodologyTiming closureProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration abilities

Required

BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
10+ years of relevant ASIC design experience
Strong understanding of digital logic design and complex synchronous/asynchronous interfaces
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL design
Knowledge of synthesis and static timing analysis
Experience developing testbenches and test cases; familiarity with UVM
Experience with gate-level simulations, chip bring-up, and validation
Proven track record of successful production tape-outs

Preferred

Expertise in scripting languages (Python, Tcl, Perl, Shell)
Familiarity with DFT methodology and physical design flow
Hands-on experience with STA and timing closure
Strong problem-solving and planning skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Benefits

Discretionary bonus
Equity
Full range of medical and other benefits

Company

Credo

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Credo’s mission is to advance high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver optimized performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and security for the next generation of AI-driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks.
dateFounded in 2008
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.credosemi.com

H1B Sponsorship

Credo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (14)
2024 (13)
2023 (8)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$108M
Key Investors
BlackRockWalden International
2022-01-27IPO
2020-06-06Series D· $100M
2015-08-31Series A· $8M

Leadership Team

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Bill Brennan
President & CEO
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Lawrence Cheng
CTO and Co-Founder
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