ASIC/VLSI design engineer

Company: YO IT CONSULTING
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Austin, TX (Onsite, 5 days/week) Job Type: Full-Time About the Opportunity A fast-growing Series-D semiconductor innovator is building programmable coherent DSP solutions for next-generation cloud and AI infrastructure. This role offers the chance to design cutting-edge communication systems from scratch while working with industry experts in a well-funded, high-impact environment. Key Responsibilities Work with algorithm and architecture teams to translate high-level requirements into hardware designs Analyze protocols (e.g., Ethernet) and apply them in design Contribute across all design stages: Micro-architecture definition RTL coding (Verilog/SystemVerilog) Timing-aware, synthesis-friendly design Collaborate with: Verification (testbenches, debug, coverage) DFT (scan, ATPG, BIST) Physical design (floorplanning, timing, routing) Participate in design reviews and present design decisions Run synthesis, generate SDC constraints, analyze timing reports Debug functional and timing issues in pre- and post-silicon stages Optimize for area, power, and performance (PPA) Prepare documentation (micro-architecture specs, interfaces, design guides) Support IP/SoC integration and system-level interfaces Optional: contribute to silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation Stay updated on EDA tools, verification methodologies, CDC/linting practices Requirements 5 years of ASIC/VLSI design experience Proficiency in RTL coding using Verilog/SystemVerilog Strong understanding of modern ASIC design flows including: High-speed design Low-power techniques Third-party IP integration Lint, CDC, RDC, SVA Synthesis and SDC constraints Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering Nice to Have DFT knowledge (scan, ATPG, BIST) Experience with DSP-oriented design blocks Experience with optical communication systems Experience with 100G Ethernet Scripting skills (Python, Perl, TCL) IP/SoC integration experience Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving abilities Self-starter mindset and ability to work independently Compensation Benefits Base salary: $160,000 $180,000 Equity package Full medical dental benefits H1-B sponsorship available Onsite in Austin is mandatory Target Background Candidates from leading semiconductor and chip design companies preferred, including (but not limited to): Broadcom, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, Synopsys, Cadence, Marvell, Intel, Lattice, Infineon, GlobalFoundries, TI, and similar organizations.

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