ASICS Engineer

UST; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSAs & FSAs

Bereavement leave

Jury duty

Job summary

UST is seeking an ASICS Engineer in San Diego to build and maintain production automation systems that boost engineering productivity and reliability. The role involves designing IP for high-performance ASIC/SoC blocks, collaborating across software and hardware teams, and documenting complex designs.

The ideal candidate has strong Linux and Python skills, experience with SQL and backend workflows, and a track record of producing production-quality software.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in CS/EE or equivalent experience.
• Strong Linux experience and production-grade software development.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and automation tooling.

Responsibilities

• Define, model, design and document IP for ASIC/SoC.
• Create architectures, specifications, and system simulations.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, product, and program teams.
• Evaluate design flows from high-level design to verification.
• Utilize RTL to GDS Flow and Virtuoso for complex blocks/ICs.
• Write and review detailed technical documentation for EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

Skills

Linux

Python

SQL

Automation

Prod-grade software

Git

Debugging

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTL to GDS Flow

Virtuoso

Job description

ASICS Engineer

The Role

UST is searching for an ASICS Engineer. This role focuses on building, maintaining, and supporting production automation systems that improve engineering productivity, execution efficiency, and operational reliability.

What You'll Do

• Leverages advanced ASIC knowledge and experience to define, model, design (digital and/or analog), optimize, verify, validate, implement, and document IP (block/SoC) development for a variety of high performance, high quality, low power products.
• Creates advanced architectures, circuit specifications, logic designs, and/or system simulations based on system-level requirements.
• Collaborates across functional teams (e.g., software architecture, hardware architecture, product management, program management teams) to develop and execute an implementation strategy that meets system requirements and customer needs.
• Evaluates all aspects of complex process flow from high-level design to synthesis, place and route, timing and power use, and verification or similarly for custom circuit design/layout flow.
• Utilizes tools/applications (e.g., RTL to GDS Flow, Virtuoso) to execute and enable advanced architecture and design of multiple complex blocks/SoC or IC Packages.
• Writes and reviews detailed technical documentation for complex EDA/IP/ASIC projects.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with semiconductor engineering environments.
• Experience with engineering automation, workflow systems, or internal tools.
• Experience with REST APIs and backend application development.
• Experience with Oracle, PL/SQL, or large-scale data systems.
• Experience with LSF, distributed computing, or batch processing environments.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and operational support tooling.
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong Linux experience.
• Strong Python development skills.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Experience building automation, backend systems, or data processing workflows.
• Experience developing maintainable production-quality software.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Location & Compensation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location: San Diego, California

Compensation Range: $109,000-$164,000

Who We Are

Since 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients' organizations-delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact-touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Benefits

• Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty.
• They are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines.
• Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.
• Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).
• All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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Skills

Backend Development, Apex, Workflow Automation, Debugging

Benefits

Compensation range: $ 109,000.00 to 164,000.00 per year