Senior IC Digital Design Engineer (Netherlands office)

StarIC; Utrecht; Hybride; EUR 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Great work environment

Hybrid work arrangement

IC tape-out experience

Résumé du poste

StarIC Inc. is seeking a Digital Design Engineer to lead digital development projects for mixed-signal ICs. You will own digital blocks from concept through verification and work with global teams across frontend and backend flows.

Ideal candidates have 3–6 years in digital IC design, strong VHDL/Verilog skills, and experience with Synopsys/Cadence Mentor tools. Hybrid work options are available, with a dynamic, learning-driven culture and global client engagements.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering is required.
• 3–6 years of digital IC design experience (academic work considered).
• Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog design and simulation.
• Front-End tools experience (Synopsys, Cadence or Mentor’s) including verification, simulators, synthesis, STA and gate-level simulation.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage digital development and design projects.
• Own all phases of digital blocks and ICs development from concept to final verification.
• Oversee design cycle activities: spec, modeling, RTL, verification, synthesis, timing, tests, layout support and documentation.
• Plan and execute updates to existing digital designs and supporting software.
• Lead design reviews and support backend design targeting silicon, FPGAs, and system simulators.

Connaissances

Digital IC design

Scripting (csh Tcl Perl)

English communication

Project management

Formation

BSc or MSc in Electronic/Computer Engineering

Outils

VHDL

Verilog

Synopsys/Cadence/Mentor tools

Synthesis/STA tooling

Lab/verification workflows

Description du poste

Join Our Innovative Team: Digital Design Engineers Wanted!

About Us

At StarIC, we’re not just building circuits; we’re shaping the future of technology. We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our passion lies in mixed-signal design, where precision meets innovation.

Why StarIC?

• Exciting Projects: At StarIC, you won’t be working on mundane tasks. Instead, you’ll dive headfirst into cutting-edge projects that redefine the industry.
• Learning Culture: We believe in continuous growth. As part of our team, you’ll learn quickly and have the opportunity to teach others.
• Global Impact: Our advanced mixed-signal Integrated Circuits reach clients worldwide, making a tangible impact on technology.
• Collaboration: Co-work with layout, digital, and system teams to optimize designs and create exceptional solutions.
• Client Engagement: Discussions and presentations with clients keep us at the forefront of IC design.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing digital development and design projects
• Responsible for all aspects of digital blocks and ICs development to meet product requirements from the initial concept, architecture and specification through to the final verification
• Responsible for all phases of the design cycle (specification, modeling, RTL, verification, synthesis, timing closure, vector generation and simulation, lab testing, layout support and documentation).
• Plan, lead and execute incremental updates and maintenance of existing digital designs, test systems, and supporting software and scripts
• Plan, conduct and contribute to design reviews, provide input to characterization and qualification test systems, and support backend design targeting silicon, FPGAs, and system simulators

Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 3 – 6 years of digital IC design experience (academic work will be considered)
• Experience in VHDL and/or Verilog design and simulation
• Front-End tools experience (Synopsys, Cadence and/or Mentor’s) and flow experience are highly desired including verification, simulators, synthesis, STA, back-annotation and gate-level simulation.
• Experience with backend tools and flow and floor planning or coordinating with the backend team is essential.
• Experience with DSP algorithms and building blocks is a strong plus.
• Hands-On experience with scripting (csh, Tcl/Tk, Perl,… etc).
• Ability to work with global, cross-functional teams.
• Having project management skills is a plus.
• Good analytical and debugging skills.\
• Highly motivated and independent
• Excellent command of English verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer highly competitive pay.
• Great Work Environment: StarIC is a growing company with a fantastic work atmosphere.
• Hybrid Work: This position is eligible for hybrid work, giving you flexibility.
• Integrated Circuit Design Experience: Only applicants with multiple IC tape-outs will be considered.

Ready to Shape the Future?