Principal ASIC Architect / Technical Lead

Vibotek LLC; Kottayam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced ASIC Design Lead to manage the development of innovative ASIC products. The role involves leading a cross-functional team in defining, designing, and fabricating ASIC systems for both defense and commercial applications. Applicants must have over 8 years of experience in ASIC design, with strong expertise in RTL coding and design methodologies. This position requires leadership skills and the ability to interface with various stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery.

Qualifications

• More than 8 years of ASIC design and architecture experience is required.
• Proven work experience designing and fabricating ASIC.
• Strong proficiency in ASIC design flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional team to define and design ASIC products.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for product features.
• Oversee the implementation of verification strategies.

Skills

ASIC design and architecture experience

RTL coding (Verilog or VHDL)

Problem solving skills

Digital logic design knowledge

Education

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

EDA tools

UVM

SystemVerilog

Job description

Domain Hardware/Chip Design & Embedded Software

Location USA - Maryland, Baltimore, Boise Idaho

Experience 8 - 30 Years

What You’ll Do

• Be the technical lead of a cross-functional team (hardware engineering, software developers, verification engineers) to define, design, simulate, fabricate and iterate a RISC-V Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) System on a Chip (SoC) product for defense and commercial applications based on our client's secure RISC-V CPU. The RTL already exists - the major task is transferring that capability to a functioning, production-ready ASIC. Tasks ahead will follow the latest industry-standard design methodologies to finalizing the RTL code, synthesis, place-and-route and verification.
• Be the primary technical interface with pilot customers, the internal engineering team and external subcontracted specialists to define and document product features, use cases, and functional requirements
• Finalize and maintain the microarchitecture definition and associated documentation (complete ASIC specification, requirements and verification plan), including performance, I/O, power consumption, area utilization, recurring cost and security functionality
• Develop and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive verification strategy including testbench development, functional verification and performance verification. Ensure the verification team has adequate coverage and highest probability of first-pass success.
• Continuously evaluate new ASIC technologies, design methodologies for possible incorporation into the design.
• Prioritize and schedule a product roadmap that defines the inclusion of technical features to align with timing of market need and competitive advantage
• Decompose the product plan into actionable and trackable tasks, including design reviews and demonstrations that the team can execute to
• Identify strategic partners to assist in the development, marketing, and sustainment of the product to augment internal capabilities

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Must have proven work experience designing and fabricating an ASIC
• More than 8 years of ASIC design and architecture experience is required
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands‑on experience in ASIC product development
• At minimum a BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong proficiency in RTL coding (Verilog or VHDL), ASIC design flow, and EDA tools
• In‑depth knowledge of ASIC architectures, including digital logic design, clocking methodologies, and low‑power design techniques
• Experience with industry‑standard ASIC design methodologies (e.g., RTL synthesis, place‑and‑route, timing closure) and verification methodologies (e.g., UVM, SystemVerilog)
• Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• US Security Clearance, Active or current within the last two years
• In‑depth understanding of microprocessor market and processor architectures
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography and cyber security topics
• Experience applying principles of cyber security to operational technology and embedded systems