ASIC Design Engineer

Epia Neuro; Alameda; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with equity

Healthcare coverage for you and depend

Generous vacation policy

Paid parental leave

On-site Alameda office with labs

Job summary

Epia Neuro is seeking an ASIC Design Engineer to join our Alameda team. You will own and drive module design, simulation, and pre/post-silicon validation in a small startup environment with high visibility and impact.

You will collaborate with senior engineers across ASIC disciplines, contribute to documentation, and develop test HW/SW to validate chips. A strong background in analog/digital design, Linux, and programming is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with hands-on ASIC design experience or a Master's/PhD with related project work.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to document work clearly and communicate status.
• Comfortable in Linux environment and with open-source projects; able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Document and implement module designs.
• Simulate module functions and support pre-silicon verification.
• Build and develop test hardware/software to validate chips.
• Validate and characterize chips across configurations.
• Document test plans and reports.
• Root-cause issues beyond surface symptoms.

Skills

ASIC design

RTL design

Linux

Programming

Testing/debugging

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CS

MS/PhD in related field

Tools

Cadence tool suite

PDK/vendor libraries

Lab equipment

Open-source tools

Job description

About Us

Epia Neuro is a neural technology company developing intent-driven systems designed to restore function and independence for people living with neurological conditions. Its platform integrates implantable neural interfaces, adaptive algorithms, and assistive devices to translate neural intent into real-world action. The company's initial focus is stroke-related motor impairment, with expansion in cognitive decline and other neurological disorders, focusing on long-term solutions for the growing aging population.

The Role

We're looking for an ASIC Design Engineer who wants to be involved in all aspects of design cycle: documentation, design, pre-silicon verification, and post-silicon validation.

The team is small in a startup environment, so the role is dynamic and all efforts will have visible impact. You'll work alongside senior engineers across all disciplines of ASIC design and have ownership from day one.

Location

This role is expected to work on site from our Alameda Headquarters 5 days a week.

How We Work

• We are intentional. We prioritize and are thoughtful about how we use others' time.

• We care for others. We prioritize safety both for patients and one another.

• We own outcomes, not just tasks. Our work demands the highest standards because it impacts real patients and real lives.

• Humility is a strength. We are honest about what we know and what we don't know. Getting it right matters more than being right.

What You'll Do

• Document and implement module designs

• Simulate module functions and support pre-silicon verification

• Build/develop test HW/SW to validate chips

• Validate and characterize chips across configurations

• Document test plans and test reports

• Root-cause issues beyond surface-level symptoms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science, plus relevant industry experience in ASIC design — or a Master's/PhD with hands-on ASIC design experience through university lab or project work

• Strong written and verbal communication skills — you'll need to document your work clearly and communicate project status, good or bad

• Comfortable working independently in a Linux/Linux-like environment, working with open-source projects

• Experience with:

  • Analog circuit design

  • Digital (RTL) design

  • Programming

  • Testing/debugging designs or systems

Preferred experiences

• High-precision, low-noise, low-power circuit design (e.g., bandgap reference, high-speed IO, PLL, ADC)

• Design/work with industry-standard interfaces, such as SPI and I2C

• Test automation

• Experience with the Cadence tool suite

• Design or research related to medical devices (e.g., neuroscience, biomedical instrumentation)

• A track record of tinkering — work-related and/or personal projects (e.g., Raspberry Pi builds) to solve everyday problems

• Managing design tools or vendor-supplied libraries (e.g., PDKs) in the university lab or industry setting

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• Competitive base salary with equity

• 100% of healthcare coverage for you and your dependents

• Generous vacation policy

• Paid parental leave

• Work from our beautiful waterfront office in Alameda, CA, with access to collaborative spaces and labs.