Digital IC Designer

Irreversible; Sherbrooke; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic startup in Sherbrooke is seeking a digital circuits designer to develop low-power AI processors. The role involves collaboration with engineers to design and verify core circuits, ensuring optimal performance and documentation. Candidates should have a relevant degree and skills in RTL coding and digital design principles. Enjoy a flexible work environment with unique perks.

Benefits

Stock options

Comprehensive health benefits

Extended weekends

Social events

Flexible remote work options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical/electronics engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in RTL coding and understanding of digital design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design architectures for low-power AI processors.
• Develop and verify RTL models for core components.
• Conduct functional and performance verification.

Skills

RTL coding

Digital design principles

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics engineering

Bachelor’s degree in physics engineering

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

VHDL

Synopsys

Cadence

Job description

Location: Sherbrooke, Quebec. Remote work possible for eligible candidates in Quebec. Eligibility: The candidate must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have a valid work permit.

Your Role

Irreversible is seeking a digital circuits designer to join our team. You will collaborate with engineers and scientists to design, adapt, and test core circuits for low-power AI processors, enabling next-generation edge AI applications.

What You'll Do

1. Collaborate with team members from diverse backgrounds to design architectures for low-power AI processors.
2. Develop and verify RTL models for core components, ensuring thorough documentation.
3. Optimize designs for area, power, and timing using synthesis and place-and-route techniques.
4. Conduct functional and performance verification using industry-standard tools.
5. Contribute to digital design flow development and refinement.
6. Support post-silicon validation and debugging.
7. Assist in report writing, patent drafting, technical documentation, and conference participation.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical/electronics engineering, physics engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in RTL coding (e.g., Verilog, SystemVerilog, VHDL).
• Understanding of digital design principles, including timing analysis, power optimization, and clock domain crossing.
• Familiarity with EDA tools for synthesis, simulation, and verification (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence).
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Scripting or programming experience is an asset.

About Irreversible

Irreversible is a dynamic startup focused on developing energy-efficient low-power AI processors. Based in Sherbrooke’s innovation zone, we leverage innovative analog computing paradigms to deliver AI hardware solutions for real-time signal processing within strict power constraints, reducing reliance on cloud inference. We offer unique career opportunities through internships, full-time roles, and investment in our team’s expertise.

Join Our Team!

Be part of a diverse, collaborative environment with perks such as stock options, comprehensive health benefits, extended weekends, social events, and flexible remote work options.

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