What Youll Do:
- Be the technical lead of a cross-functional team (hardware engineering software developers verification engineers) to define design simulate fabricate and iterate a RISC-V Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) System on a Chip (SoC) product for defense and commercial applications based on our clients secure RISC-V CPU. The RTL already exists the major task is transferring that capability to a functioning production-ready ASIC. Tasks ahead will follow the latest industry-standard design methodologies to finalizing the RTL code synthesis place-and-route and verification.
- Be the primary technical interface with pilot customers the internal engineering team and external subcontracted specialists to define and document product features use cases and functional requirements
- Finalize and maintain the microarchitecture definition and associated documentation (complete ASIC specification requirements and verification plan) including performance I/O power consumption area utilization recurring cost and security functionality
- Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive verification strategy including testbench development functional verification and performance verification. Ensure the verification team has adequate coverage and highest probability of first-pass success.
- Continuously evaluate new ASIC technologies design methodologies for possible incorporation into the design.
- Prioritize and schedule a product roadmap that defines the inclusion of technical features to align with timing of market need and competitive advantage
- Decompose the product plan into actionable and trackable tasks including design reviews and demonstrations that the team can execute to
- Identify strategic partners to assist in the development marketing and sustainment of the product to augment internal capabilities
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Must have proven work experience designing and fabricating an ASIC
- More than 8 years of ASIC design and architecture experience is required
- Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in ASIC product development
- At minimum a BS in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
- Strong proficiency in RTL coding (Verilog or VHDL) ASIC design flow and EDA tools
- In-depth knowledge of ASIC architectures including digital logic design clocking methodologies and low-power design techniques
- Experience with industry-standard ASIC design methodologies (e.g. RTL synthesis place-and-route timing closure) and verification methodologies (e.g. UVM SystemVerilog)
- Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up ones sleeves to get the job done
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- US Security Clearance Active or current within the last two years
- In-depth understanding of microprocessor market and processor architectures
- Working knowledge of applied cryptography and cyber security topics
- Experience applying principles of cyber security to operational technology and embedded systems
Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
Must be a US Citizen
Must-Haves
Education/qualification: BS in Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum Relevant Experience:
- More than 8 years of ASIC design and architecture experience is required
- Experience designing and fabricating an ASIC
- Strong proficiency in RTL coding (Verilog or VHDL) ASIC design flow and EDA tools
- Expert in processor architectures
- Cross-functional leadership in designing and fabricating RISC-V ASIC SoC