Member of Technical Staff, ASIC Design Engineer

Lumotive; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a skilled ASIC Design Engineer to lead the design of advanced mixed-signal ASIC controllers. This role involves designing RTL for complex SoCs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality performance through rigorous testing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and have a strong background in RTL design, Verilog, and ARM-based systems. Join a company recognized for its groundbreaking optical semiconductor solutions and enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and a culture of innovation.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

FSA, HSA

401K with 3% contribution

Stock Options

Daily lunch and snacks

Life insurance and disability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in RTL design for Mixed Signal ASICs.
• Strong expertise in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and ARM-based processor subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement RTL for complex Mixed Signal ASIC SoCs.
• Collaborate with teams on architecture and microarchitecture development.
• Support post-silicon validation and bring-up activities.

Skills

RTL Design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

ARM-based Processor Subsystems

Synthesis

Static Timing Analysis

Digital Signal Processing

Scripting (Python, Perl)

Education

BSEE or MSEE in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Synopsys

Cadence

Siemens / Mentor

Job description

Lumotive's award-winning optical semiconductor solutions enable advanced sensing and perception capabilities in next-generation consumer, mobility, and industrial automation products such as mobile devices, autonomous vehicles, and robots. The company's patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM) beam steering chips deliver an unparalleled combination of high performance, exceptional reliability, and low cost - all in a tiny, easily integrated solution. Lumotive has received measurable industry acclaim including Laser Focus World's 2024 Innovators Award; CES Innovation Awards in 2022, 2024, and 2025; Fast Company's Next Big Thing in Tech 2023; a 2022 SPIE PRISM Award; and a prestigious Edison Award. Investors include Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.

Job Description :

Lumotive is seeking a talented and experienced ASIC Design Engineer to lead the design and implementation of Beam steering Mixed Signal ASIC Controllers. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated and quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and brings deep expertise in RTL design for mixed-signal SoCs.

Responsibilities :

• Design and implement RTL for complex Mixed Signal ASIC SoCs.
• Develop and integrate ARM-based processor subsystems and SoC interconnect fabrics.
• Drive architecture, microarchitecture, and RTL development of digital logic blocks.
• Collaborate closely with analog / mixed-signal, verification, DFT, and physical design teams.
• Perform logic synthesis, DFT insertion, STA, and generate timing constraints.
• Run and resolve issues from LINT, CDC, and Formal Verification tools.
• Support post-silicon validation and bring-up activities as needed.

Qualifications :

• BSEE or MSEE in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in RTL design, preferably in Display Controllers, Touch Controllers, Wired / Wireless Communication Systems and Automotive Sensor Communication Systems.
• Strong experience in developing ARM-based processor subsystems and SoC fabrics.
• Strong expertise in Verilog and SystemVerilog.
• Solid understanding and practical experience with CDC (Clock Domain Crossing), LINT tools, Synthesis, Formal Verification, and Static Timing Analysis (STA).
• Experience with design for testability (DFT), scan insertion, and ATPG.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Perl.
• Experience working at both block-level and full-chip integration.
• Experience in DSP (Digital Signal Processing) design.
• Knowledge of analog / mixed-signal interaction and integration.
• Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools (Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens / Mentor).

170,000 - $180,000 a year

Base pay is scaled depending on experience + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity.

Benefits include but not limited to :

Health, dental and vision

FSA, HSA

401K with 3% contribution

Stock Options

Daily lunch and snacks

Life insurance and disability

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