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Senior Front-end ASIC Engineer

$180k

Affinity Executive Search

Job description:

Our client, a cutting-edge developer of custom ASICs and SoCs for emerging technologies, is seeking a Senior Front-end ASIC Design Engineer to join their growing team in San Jose. This role is ideal for engineers with stable work histories , strong customer-facing experience , and a track record of owning the full ASIC/SoC lifecycle from initial specifications through delivery. Experience working in small, fast-moving companies is highly valued. Exposure to chiplets and datacenter applications is a strong plus.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead ASIC/SoC architecture and micro-architecture development from concept through production
  • Collaborate closely with customers to refine requirements and ensure successful delivery
  • Drive design reviews, documentation, verification support, and cross-functional technical alignment
  • Provide technical leadership across security, debug, and RAS features in ARM-based systems
Qualifications:

Required Expertise:
  • Security: Deep knowledge of SoC security architecture in ARM-based systems, including hardware Root-of-Trust, Secure Boot, ARM TrustZone, MMU/MPU, cryptographic engines, secure debug, TRNG, OTP/fuses, and tamper detection
  • Debug: Strong experience with ARM CoreSight debug architecturestrace components, external debug interfaces, software tools; secure debug expertise highly desired
  • RAS: Hands-on experience implementing ARM RAS features: error detection, reporting/poisoning, fault injection, and interconnect/fabric error management
Qualifications:
  • BSEE required; MSEE or advanced degree preferred
  • Senior-level background in ASIC/SoC development with full project ownership
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to interface directly with customers
Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Leading custom ASIC and SoC development company with a pipeline of new technology projects for top companies. Employees are real contributors, often working independently or as part of a small team. Will work of full project lifecycle from inception to tape out.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 180000

Salary Max : $ 230000

Currency Type : USD

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