Associate Design Engineer: RTL/ASIC Frontend

Credo; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Credo is seeking an Associate Design Engineer in San Jose, CA to contribute to front-end ASIC design, RTL implementation and verification of complex logic blocks. The role collaborates with PD to ensure successful tape-outs and validation with system teams for chip bring-up.

The position offers a base salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 per year, plus discretionary bonus, equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work across teams.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with a passion for quality and innovation.
• Hands-on testing with lenses, fibers using standard set ups or custom-build systems.
• Proficiency in Python with at least 5 years of experience.
• Must be able to independently run testing equipment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the execution of automated and manual optical tests for lenses, fiber optics, and active components (lasers, LEDs, photodiodes).
• Ensure precision and reliability by maintaining detailed, reproducible test documentation, calibration routines, and data logs.
• Select and integrate advanced equipment from third-party vendors for scalability and performance.
• Store, analyze and optimize test data to improve yield, coverage, and repeatability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with optical designers and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth deployment and continuous improvement.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Python programming

Testing systems

Independent testing

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Credo is seeking an Associate Design Engineer in San Jose, CA to contribute to front-end ASIC design, RTL implementation and verification of complex logic blocks. The role collaborates with PD to ensure successful tape-outs and validation with system teams for chip bring-up.

The position offers a base salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 per year, plus discretionary bonus, equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work across teams.