Senior IC Digital Design Engineer (Netherlands office)

StarIC Inc; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Hybrid Work

Integrated Circuit Design Experience

Job summary

StarIC Inc in the Netherlands is seeking experienced Digital Design Engineers to lead and manage digital development and IC design projects. You will drive from concept through architecture, RTL, verification and towards final timing closure, collaborating with global cross‑functional teams.

Candidates should have a BSc or MSc in Electronic or Computer Engineering and 3–6 years of digital IC design experience, with expertise in VHDL/Verilog, front‑end tools, back‑end flow, scripting, and strong

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electronic or Computer Engineering.
• 3–6 years of digital IC design experience (academic work considered).
• Experience in VHDL and/or Verilog design and simulation.
• Front-End tools experience (Synopsys, Cadence and/or Mentor's) including verification and synthesis.
• Backend tools experience, floor planning and coordinating with backend teams.
• DSP algorithms and building blocks are a plus.
• Hands-on scripting (csh, Tcl/Tk, Perl, etc.).
• Ability to work with global, cross-functional teams.
• Project management skills are a plus.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills; highly motivated and independent.
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing digital development and design projects.
• Responsible for all aspects of digital blocks and ICs development from concept to final verification.
• Oversee all phases of the design cycle (specification, modeling, RTL, verification, synthesis, timing, testing, layout support).
• Plan and execute incremental updates and maintenance of digital designs and supporting software.
• Lead design reviews, contribute to test systems and support backend design for silicon, FPGAs and simulators.

Skills

VHDL/Verilog

Scripting

Debugging & analytics

Global cross-functional teams

Project management

English communication

DSP algorithms

Timing closure

Education

BSc in Electronic Engineering

MSc in Computer Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Mentor tooling

Back-end flow tools

Synthesis/STA tooling

Job description

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.