ASIC Design Engineer

Job Title: ASIC Design Engineer 

Department: Engineering

Reports to: CTO

Who we are:

At Persimmons, Inc., we are pioneering the future of generative AI with our ground-breaking full-stack innovations, including hardware and software integration capable of supporting trillion-parameter models. We envision the future of AI hardware with our cutting-edge generative AI solutions designed for edge computing and hyperscale cloud environments.  Our mission is to empower organizations to deploy AI capabilities at unprecedented scales and performance levels, bridging the gap between groundbreaking technology and real-world applications. We partner with some of the world's leading edge and hyperscale cloud companies to deliver high-performance, secure, and compliant AI hardware solutions.

What you’ll do:

As an ASIC Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and verification of complex digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits using state-of-the-art electronic design automation (EDA) tools and methodologies. Your primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Architectural design and micro-architecture definition of ASICs based on specifications

• RTL (Register Transfer Level) coding in Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL

• Functional verification of RTL designs using simulation and formal verification tools

• Static timing analysis, synthesis, and physical design implementation

• FPGA prototyping and validation of ASIC designs

• Working with cross-functional teams, including system engineers, verification engineers, and physical design engineers

• Debugging and troubleshooting design issues throughout the design cycle

• Keeping up-to-date with the latest ASIC design trends, tools, and methodologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field

• 3+ years of experience in digital ASIC design, preferably in areas such as consumer electronics, networking, or storage

• Strong knowledge of Verilog/SystemVerilog or VHDL for RTL design

• Experience with EDA tools for synthesis, static timing analysis, and physical design implementation

• Knowledge of modern ASIC design methodologies, including constraint-driven design, low-power techniques, and design-for-testability (DFT)

• Familiarity with FPGA-based prototyping and verification

• Experience with mixed-signal ASIC design

• Knowledge of hardware description languages for analog/mixed-signal design (Verilog-AMS, VHDL-AMS)

• Familiarity with scripting languages (Perl, Python, TCL)

• Experience with formal verification techniques

• Knowledge of advanced computer architecture concepts

• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work at the beginning of innovation with some of the most advanced technologies in AI.

• A collaborative environment where innovation is at the heart of everything we do.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible PTO

• 401k

Persimmons, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through our official application portal at https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/persimmons-ai. We kindly request that applicants refrain from contacting our employees directly regarding this listing. Additionally, we do not work with external recruiters for these roles. If a recruiter refers a candidate, no referral fees will be paid, and the referral will be considered voluntary.