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ASIC Design Engineer

We are seeking an ASIC Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team focused on the development of advanced integrated circuit solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating digital ASIC components and subsystems throughout the development lifecycle.

This role requires strong experience in RTL design, digital logic, and ASIC development flows, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with verification, physical design, DFT, and systems engineering teams.

• Design and develop digital ASIC blocks and subsystems using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Create RTL code from architectural and functional specifications.
• Perform design analysis, optimization, and debugging to meet performance, power, and area targets.
• Collaborate with verification engineers to develop test plans and resolve functional issues.
• Support synthesis, timing closure, and physical implementation activities.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including architecture, firmware, verification, DFT, and physical design.
• Analyze simulation results and debug design issues throughout the development cycle.
• Document design specifications, implementation details, and technical reports.
• Support bring-up and validation activities as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of ASIC or digital IC design experience.
• Strong understanding of digital logic design principles.
• Experience with RTL design using Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Familiarity with ASIC development flows from specification through implementation.
• Experience with simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis tools.
• Understanding of clock domain crossing (CDC), reset methodologies, and low-power design techniques.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with advanced semiconductor process technologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Experience with FPGA prototyping and validation.
• Knowledge of Design-for-Test (DFT) methodologies.
• Experience working with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, USB, or SerDes.
• Understanding of formal verification concepts and methodologies.
• Experience in networking, wireless, communications, AI/ML, automotive, aerospace, or semiconductor industries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ottawa, ON.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a hybrid position in Ottawa,ON.

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