Engineer, IC Design

Ayar Labs • San Jose, CA

54d • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This engineer will be responsible for the development of subsystems in an electro-optical system-on-chip (SoC). They are expected to contribute to the efforts of a small IC development team consisting of Analog/Mixed-Signal, Photonics, and ASIC engineers. The ideal candidate is a hands-on self-starter who can craft specifications based on input from colleagues, customers, and industry, effectively manage schedules to take projects to completion with limited supervision and guidance, and gain new skill sets to grow with the company.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• Proficient in Python or other scripting languages
• Proficient in working with hardware in lab environments
• Familiar with integrated circuits and systems

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience working and interacting with digital SoCs
• Knowledge of low-level programming languages (C, C++), microcontroller platforms
• Experience with chip tapeouts and new silicon bring-up
• Working knowledge of Verilog, digital timing, and ASIC tool flows
• Working knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso design environment
• Some knowledge of optics, photonics, or control systems

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical and optical components, circuits, and systems as part of a silicon design team
• Automate and improve design methodologies and/or test flows
• Bring-up, evaluation, and debug of in-house custom silicon using python scripting, firmware, and control systems
• Hands-on work with high-speed interconnects and optical systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees