Chelsea Search Group · 10 hours ago
Senior ASIC Design Engineer
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expChelsea Search Group is seeking a Senior ASIC Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development of custom-designed ASICs. The candidate will manage the entire chip design lifecycle and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet performance, power, and area targets.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collaborate with system architects to define chip functionality, interfaces, and performance targets
Develop detailed specifications for the chip’s components
Use delivered vendor IP and integrate that design into the current architecture
Use Synopsys Design Compiler to create RTL (Register Transfer Level) designs
Optimize RTL code for area, power, and performance
Implement and verify complex digital blocks
Develop timing constraints for the entire chip
Work closely with physical design teams to ensure successful place-and-route
Collaborate with physical design teams on floor planning, placement, and routing
Address any design closure issues
Work with verification engineers to ensure functional correctness
Assist in creating testbenches and verifying the chip’s functionality
Proficiency with UNIX/Linux incl. shell scripting, text utilities (e.g. sed, awk, grep), using Modules, high-level programming such as C/C++, PERL/Python/TCL scripting
Proficiency with Windows apps, incl. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, PDF conversion
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelors/Masters in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent
7+ years of direct industry experience with ASIC and/or SoC design
Proficiency in Synopsys Design Compiler and other EDA tools
Strong understanding of digital design principles
Familiarity with RISC architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
A strong background in RTL based digital IC design using Verilog/SystemVerilog
Proven track record of first-pass successes
A self-starter with the ability to assume leadership roles
Ability to work well in a diverse team environment
Willingness to Mentor newer senior engineers
Experience with industry standard development tools and methodologies
Understanding industry standard interfaces such as GB Ethernet, PCIe, and DDR4+
Benefits
Health Benefits
401K Plan with profit sharing
PTO
Stock Option Plan
Company
Chelsea Search Group
Chelsea Search Group offers recruiting and staffing services for legal, technical, and engineering roles.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase