ASIC Design Engineer

Myticas Consulting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior ASIC Design Engineer to join their team in Ottawa. The role involves comprehensive ASIC design, from defining micro-architecture to implementation and debugging for advanced communication systems. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, at least 10 years of hands-on ASIC design experience, and strong skills in RTL design and debugging. Preferred skills include experience with MATLAB and telecom protocols. The company offers an innovative and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on ASIC design experience.
• Solid understanding of the full ASIC design flow.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Define micro-architecture and contribute to ASIC design decisions.
• Implement and verify digital logic for high-performance ASICs.
• Debug functional and integration issues across the design lifecycle.

Skills

Micro-architecture skills

RTL design

Design debugging

Problem-solving

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Perl

Tcl

EDA tools

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior ASIC Design Engineer to join a high-performance hardware development team. This role involves end-to-end ASIC design, from micro-architecture definition through implementation and debug, supporting advanced high-speed communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define micro-architecture and contribute to system-level ASIC design decisions

• Implement and verify complex digital logic for high-performance ASICs

• Debug functional, timing, and integration issues across the design lifecycle

• Collaborate closely with architecture, verification, physical design, and system teams

• Support design reviews, documentation, and design sign-off activities

• Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies and tools

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; advanced degree preferred

• Minimum of 10 years of hands-on ASIC design experience

• Strong skills in micro-architecture, RTL design, and design debugging

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Solid understanding of the full ASIC design flow and associated EDA tools

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications / Assets

• Experience with MATLAB and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl)

• Familiarity with telecom and high-speed interface protocols such as OTN, CAUI, or similar

• Working knowledge of DSP, FEC, and digital communication theory

• Design experience supporting Ethernet standards from 100G through 800G