Member of Technical Staff, ASIC Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for a skilled ASIC Design Engineer to lead the design of advanced mixed-signal ASIC controllers. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in RTL design and collaborate with various teams to develop cutting-edge technology for consumer and industrial applications. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-performance solutions that are shaping the future of mobility and automation. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health, dental and vision insurance

FSA, HSA

PTO plus 14 paid company holidays

401K with 3% contribution

Stock Options

Life insurance and disability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in RTL design for mixed-signal SoCs.
• Strong expertise in Verilog, SystemVerilog, and EDA tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement RTL for complex Mixed Signal ASIC SoCs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture and validation.

Skills

RTL Design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Scripting (Python, Perl)

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

Low-Power Design Techniques

Education

BSEE in Electrical Engineering

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).
• Experience in low-power design techniques.

$170,000 - $180,000 a year

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

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision
• FSA, HSA
• PTO plus 14 paid company holidays
• 401K with 3% contribution
• Stock Options
• Life insurance and disability