Senior Staff ASIC Implementation Lead - Digital RTL/BackEnd

Anysilicon; Los Gatos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Anysilicon is seeking a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer specializing in ASIC Implementation to lead digital implementation for our DSP ASIC programs in Cleveland, OH or Los Gatos, CA. This hands-on technical leadership role coordinates with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, first-pass silicon delivery and alignment with project milestones.

Responsibilities include driving RTL-to-synthesis flows, developing automation, managing timing and power, and serving as the primary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ASIC digital implementation.
• Strong experience with RTL-to-synthesis flows (Design Compiler, Fusion Compiler).
• Deep understanding of static timing analysis and timing closure (PrimeTime).
• Experience with low-power implementation methodologies including UPF.
• Experience performing RTL power analysis and optimization (RTL Architect, PrimePower, PrimePower RTL).
• Experience debugging post-layout timing issues with backend teams.
• Experience supporting designs through successful ASIC tapeout.
• Strong scripting skills (Tcl, Python) for automation and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform lint, CDC, and RDC checks, developing automation and scripts for analysis.
• Drive RTL-to-synthesis implementation flows and develop supporting automation.
• Develop timing constraints (SDC) for backend implementation and timing closure.
• Conduct synthesis for design exploration and PPA optimization.
• Maintain power intent specifications (UPF) and support low-power implementation.
• Perform RTL power analysis and assist with gate-level power analysis and correlation.
• Analyze timing reports to identify and resolve timing violations.
• Collaborate with RTL engineers to implement necessary RTL changes for timing and power requirements.
• Lead design readiness reviews before backend implementation kickoff.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with external backend teams.
• Oversee backend place-and-route activities and guide implementation closure strategies.
• Review backend implementation metrics and track resolution of physical design issues.
• Support timing closure and design optimization across RTL and implementation flows.
• Ensure designs meet timing, power, and integration requirements before tapeout.
• Coordinate implementation activities across internal teams and external partners using project management tools.
• Interface with project management teams to develop and track implementation schedules.
• Identify and communicate technical risks impacting implementation schedules.

Skills

RTL-to-synthesis

Design Compiler

Fusion Compiler

Static timing analysis

PrimeTime

UPF

RTL power analysis

Python

Tcl

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

related field

Tools

PrimePower

PrimePower RTL

7nm or below tooling

Job description

Anysilicon is seeking a Senior Staff Hardware Engineer specializing in ASIC Implementation to lead digital implementation for our DSP ASIC programs in Cleveland, OH or Los Gatos, CA. This hands-on technical leadership role coordinates with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, first-pass silicon delivery and alignment with project milestones.

Responsibilities include driving RTL-to-synthesis flows, developing automation, managing timing and power, and serving as the primary