SOC Development Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidigm in Vancouver area is seeking a SoC development engineer to deliver cutting-edge SSDs. You will perform logic design, verification, implementation and documentation for SoC development, collaborating with cross-functional teams on architecture and system simulation.

A successful candidate will have deep digital logic, experience with UVM and verification flows, and the ability to drive design across synthesis to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ASIC/SoC design and verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform logic design and/or verification for SoC IP and full chip designs.
• Develop/test plans, ensuring Solidigm's semiconductor products are successful.
• Use verification methodologies such as UVM, FW co-simulation, FPV.
• Contribute to multidimensional designs involving complex IC layouts.
• Manage SoC design flow from synthesis to place-and-route, timing and power.

Skills

Digital logic design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

C/C++

Python

UVM verification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

UVM

FPV

Jira

Confluence

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 134,000 - CAD 201,000 - yearly

Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

In this position you will join a fast-paced team delivering new, cutting-edge SoC's for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD). As a SoC development engineer, you will perform various functions including logic design, verification, implementation, and/or documentation for the SoC (System on a Chip) development. You will collaborate with other functional teams for micro-architecture, verification strategy/architecture, logic design, and system simulation for the SoC development based on system requirements and customer feature requests. Regular responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform logic design and/or verification for functional units and sub-systems in SoC IP and/or full chip designs
• Develop/review test and execution plans, ensuring that Solidigm’s semiconductor products will be successful
• Use industry-standard verification methodologies such as UVM, FW co-simulation, formal property verification, etc.
• Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits
• Perform all aspects of the SoC design flow from high-level design synthesis to place and route, timing and power to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
• Continuously investigate new tools and technologies

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project-based teamwork experience
• Advanced digital logic design skills
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders across the team and organization
• Effective time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities to ensure predictable delivery of projects
• Developing recommendations and negotiating solutions for tactical issues
• Proactive identification of risks and issues
• Ability to create and deliver effective project presentations to diverse stakeholder audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills supported by relevant experience
• Digital logic design and implementation experience in advanced technology nodes
• Familiarity with performing functional verification, including verification methodologies such as UVM and FPV
• Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Verilog (or VHDL), and/or SystemVerilog

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC development or equivalent
• Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, etc.
• Experience working in technical teams to deliver complex designs
• Familiarity with formal verification methods (e.g., SystemVerilog Assertions)
• Familiarity with standard ASIC/SoC design flows including synthesis, DFT, STA, UPF, and ECO flows
• Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.) to track and manage project execution
• Working knowledge of NVMe, PCIe, DDR and/or ARM standards
• Familiarity with big box emulation platforms
• Proven ability to architect and lead IP/SoC-level verification efforts

Additional Information

AtSolidigm Technology, we believe in transparency and fair compensation. In accordance with Canadian labor laws and our commitment to equitable hiring practices, we provide salary ranges for this position.

Salary Range: 134,000 - 201,000 CAD

The actual compensation offered will be based on individual skills, qualifications, and experience. We strive to ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and in line with market standards.