SoC Development Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Solidigm, headquartered in Rancho Cordova, CA, is seeking an ASIC development engineer to join a fast-paced team delivering new SoCs for Solidigm SSDs. You will perform logic design, verification, and implementation across the design flow, collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving from high-level design to manufacturing readiness.

The role demands advanced digital logic design skills, strong debugging, and experience with verification methodologies (UVM/FPV).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills supported by relevant experience.
• Digital logic design and implementation experience in advanced technology nodes.
• Familiarity with performing functional verification, including verification methodologies such as UVM and FPV.
• Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Verilog (or VHDL), and/or SystemVerilog.

Responsibilities

• Perform logic design and/or verification for functional units and sub-systems in SoC IP and/or full chip designs.
• Perform RTL design and simulation for SoCs using industry-standard methodologies.
• Develop/review test and execution plans, ensuring Solidigm’s semiconductor products will be successful.
• Use industry-standard verification methodologies such as UVM, FW co-simulation, formal property verification, etc.
• Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits.
• Perform all aspects of the SoC design flow from high-level design synthesis to place and route, timing and power to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
• Continuously investigate new tools and technologies.

Skills

Digital logic design

Debugging & problem-solving

C/C++

Python

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Tools

UVM

FPV

Job description

• Compensation: USD 148,320 - USD 273,100 - yearly

Company Description

Join a multibillion-dollar global company that brings together amazing technology, people, and operational scale to become a powerhouse in the memory industry. Headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California, Solidigm combines elements of an established, successful technology company with the spirit, agility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a start-up. In addition to the U.S. headquarters and other facilities in the U.S., the company has international presence in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Solidigm will continue to lead the world in innovating new Memory technologies with aspirations to be the #1 NAND memory company in the world. At Solidigm, we view problems as opportunities to define innovative solutions that hold the power to change the world and unleash the potential technological needs that the future holds. At Solidigm, we are One Team that fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that embraces individual uniqueness and empowers us to bring our best selves to deliver excellence in support of Solidigm's vision and mission to be the go-to partner for optimized data storage solutions. You can be part of the takeoff of an innovative business that develops cutting-edge products, delivers strong business value for customers, provides an engaging workplace for its employees, and serves a greater impact on the world. This is a golden opportunity for the right applicant to join us and help design, build, and lead Solidigm. We want a diverse team of dedicated professionals who will not just be Solidigm team members but contribute to how we shape the future of the organization. We are seeking applicants who will grow and thrive in our culture; be customer inspired, trusting, innovative, team-oriented, inclusive, results driven, collaborative, passionate, and flexible.

Job Description

In this position you will join a fast-paced team delivering new, cutting-edge SoC's for Solidigm Solid State Drives (SSD). As an ASIC development engineer, you will perform various functions including logic design, verification, implementation, and/or documentation for the SoC (System on a Chip) development.You will collaborate with other functional teams for micro-architecture, verification strategy/architecture, logic design, and system simulation for the SoC development based on system requirements and customer feature requests.Regular responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform logic design and/or verification for functional units and sub-systems in SoC IP and/or full chip designs
• Perform Register Transfer Level (RTL) design and simulation for SoCs using industry-standard methodologies
• Develop/review test and execution plans, ensuring that Solidigm’s semiconductor products will be successful
• Use industry-standard verification methodologies such as UVM, FW co-simulation, formal property verification, etc.
• Contribute to the development of multidimensional designs involving the layout of complex integrated circuits
• Perform all aspects of the SoC design flow from high-level design synthesis to place and route, timing and power to create a design database that is ready for manufacturing.
• Continuously investigate new tools and technologies

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Project-based teamwork experience
• Advanced digital logic design skills
• Proactive engagement with stakeholders across the team and organization
• Effective time management skills and ability to balance competing priorities to ensure predictable delivery of projects
• Developing recommendations and negotiating solutions for tactical issues
• Proactive identification of risks and issues
• Ability to create and deliver effective project presentation to diverse stakeholder audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills supported by relevant experience
• Digital logic design and implementation experience in advanced technology nodes
• Familiarity with performing functional verification, including verification methodologies such as UVM and FPV
• Languages: C, C++, Python, Java, Verilog (or VHDL), and/or SystemVerilog

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC development or equivalent
• Advanced degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, etc.

Additional Information

This role reports out of Rancho Cordova CA.

The compensation range for this role is $148,320- $273,100. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.