Digital IC Design Engineer

Science; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Flexible vacation

Company-paid holidays

Healthy meals for non-remote employees

Parental leave

Jury duty leave

Bereavement leave

Family care leave

Job summary

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company solving neuroscience’s hardest questions. We seek an experienced lead digital IC designer to develop digital IPs and ASICs for our custom photonic components, collaborating with fabrication, hardware and software teams.

The role is in California with a base salary range of $150,000–$220,000 plus equity and benefits. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of RTL-based design and verification, strong Verilog/SystemVerilog, and a BS in

Qualifications

• Strong background in CMOS digital IC design
• Proficient in RTL design capture and verification (Verilog/SystemVerilog)
• Experience with area/power/timing optimization
• Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PLLs/DLLs/SerDes) is a plus
• Experience delivering digital IPs in silicon products
• Experience with RTL-to-GDS implementation
• Open source design flows and open PDKs familiarity
• Strong scripting skills (Python, TCL, Perl)
• Demonstrated leadership as a lead digital IC designer
• BS in Electrical Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead design and verification of digital IPs and ASICs for custom photonic components
• Collaborate with micro-fabrication, electrical engineering, and software teams
• Optimize area, power and timing for digital blocks
• Ensure successful RTL-to-GDS implementation using industry standard tools
• Mentor junior designers and drive technical direction

Skills

Digital IC design

Standard-cell design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Numeric modeling

RTL design

Digital design optimization

High-speed interfaces

RTL-to-GDS

Open source flows / Open PDKs

Scripting (Python, TCL, Perl)

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

MSc/PhD in digital IC design

Tools

RTL-to-GDS tooling

Open source IC design flows

Python

TCL

Perl

Job description

Science is a clinical stage, vertically integrated technology company focused on solving some of neuroscience’s hardest questions and most serious unmet medical needs. We work to restore quality of life to those with debilitating conditions for which there are no treatment options, creating devices aimed at restoring vision, cognition, and mobility to patients who have lost it. To support progress across our industry, we provide state-of-the‑art components and vertically integrated infrastructure for others to build on via Science Foundry.

We are developing a novel optical interconnect for interfacing with the brain and seeking an experienced lead digital IC designer to take a leading role in developing digital IPs and digital ASICs in our custom ICs. In close collaboration with our micro‑fabrication group, electrical engineers, and software developers, you'll design digital IPs and chips used in our custom photonic components.

• Solid understanding of digital IC design at CMOS circuit level is a must
• Know‑how in standard‑cell based digital IC design is required
• Fluency in Verilog / SystemVerilog, and Real‑Number based modeling and verification is a must
• 5+ years of experience in RTL based digital design capture and verification
• Sound understanding of closing the digital design in terms of area, power, and timing is required.
• Familiarity with high‑speed digital interfaces using PLLs, DLLs, Serializers is a plus
• Successful track record of providing digital IPs in fabricated silicon products is required
• Experience with RTL‑to‑GDS digital design implementation using industry standard tools is required
• Familiarity with open source digital IC design flows and open PDKs is a plus
• Good command on scripting languages (e.g. Python, TCL, Perl) for design and testing is required
• Evidence of exceptional ability as a lead digital IC designer
• BS in Electrical Engineering

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with embedded digital system design is a plus
• Experience with the RISC‑V architecture, design and implementation
• Familiarity with FPGA programming for chip testing and IP verification / emulation
• Experience in digital design for medical applications for safety
• MSc, PhD or equivalent professional experience in digital IC design and methodologies

For individuals hired to work in California, Science is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. We determine your level based on your interview performance and make an offer based on geo‑located salary bands.The base salary range for this full‑time position is $150,000-$220,000 + equity + benefits. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Please keep in mind that the equity portion of the offer is not included in these numbers.

At Science, our benefits are in place to support the whole you:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Flexible vacation and company‑paid holidays
• Healthy meals and snacks provided for non‑remote employees
• Paid parental, jury duty, bereavement, family care and medical leave
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, subsidized by Science
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)

Science Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and celebrated, and our employees thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work.

We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, or disability. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on these or other protected categories or social identities. Science will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.