Senior Front-end ASIC Engineer

Senior Front-end ASIC Engineer at NPA Worldwide Senior Front-end ASIC Engineer at NPA Worldwide in San Jose, California Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

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