Digital Design Engineer

Axonne Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Axonne Inc. in San Jose, California seeks a skilled Digital Design Engineer to drive the architecture, design, and tape-out of ASICs for high-speed automotive networks. You will work across teams to bring advanced digital designs from concept through production.

Responsibilities include RTL design in Verilog/VHDL, optimizing data paths and interfaces, building testbenches, and performing simulations. Collaborate with analog/mixed-signal, verification, software and systems teams to meet ISO 26262

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in ASIC design, preferably within the semiconductor or automotive sector.
• Strong grasp of digital logic design.
• Proficient with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills; collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Define ASIC architecture, microarchitecture, and design specifications.
• Drive and contribute to ASIC development from concept to tape-out.
• Design and implement digital logic using Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Optimize data paths, control logic, and interface blocks for performance and efficiency.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, testbenches, and assertions for functional verification.
• Perform simulations using industry-standard tools to validate design functionality and performance.
• Work closely with analog/mixed-signal, verification, software, and systems teams to ensure successful integration.
• Support silicon bring-up and debug, and assist in production validation activities.

Skills

Digital logic design

EDA tools

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Mentor

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Digital Design Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in the architecture, design, and development of ASICs for high-speed network applications in the automotive domain. You’ll work cross-functionally to bring advanced digital designs from concept through tape-out, helping shape the future of automotive technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Define ASIC architecture, microarchitecture, and design specifications.
• Drive and contribute to ASIC development from concept to tape-out.

RTL Design

• Design and implement digital logic using Verilog and/or VHDL.
• Optimize data paths, control logic, and interface blocks for performance and efficiency.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, testbenches, and assertions for functional verification.
• Perform simulations using industry-standard tools to validate design functionality and performance.
• Work closely with analog/mixed-signal, verification, software, and systems teams to ensure successful integration.
• Support silicon bring-up and debug, and assist in production validation activities.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure designs meet automotive industry standards including ISO 26262.
• Integrate safety and functional requirements into the design and verification process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in ASIC design, preferably within the semiconductor or automotive sector.
• Strong grasp of digital logic design.
• Proficient with industry‑standard EDA tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor).
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills; collaborative team player.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Ethernet Layer 2 protocols such as IEEE 802.1Q, PTP, and TSN.
• Experience porting code into FPGA for emulation

Axonne is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing automotive semiconductor startup and contribute to the development of cutting‑edge ASIC technology that powers the future of automotive E/E Architecture innovation.

Note

Axonne does not accept unsolicited referrals from recruitment agencies for all open positions.