Senior Front-end ASIC Engineer

Job Description

Our client, a cutting-edge developer of custom ASICs and SoCs for emerging technologies, is seeking a Senior Front-end ASIC Design Engineer to join their growing team in San Jose. This role is ideal for engineers with stable work histories , strong customer-facing experience , and a track record of owning the full ASIC/SoC lifecycle —from initial specifications through delivery. Experience working in small, fast-moving companies is highly valued. Exposure to chiplets and datacenter applications is a strong plus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead ASIC/SoC architecture and micro-architecture development from concept through production
• Collaborate closely with customers to refine requirements and ensure successful delivery
• Drive design reviews, documentation, verification support, and cross-functional technical alignment
• Provide technical leadership across security, debug, and RAS features in ARM-based systems

Qualifications

Required Expertise:

• Security: Deep knowledge of SoC security architecture in ARM-based systems, including hardware Root-of-Trust, Secure Boot, ARM TrustZone, MMU/MPU, cryptographic engines, secure debug, TRNG, OTP/fuses, and tamper detection
• Debug: Strong experience with ARM CoreSight debug architectures—trace components, external debug interfaces, software tools; secure debug expertise highly desired
• RAS: Hands-on experience implementing ARM RAS features: error detection, reporting/poisoning, fault injection, and interconnect/fabric error management

Qualifications:

• BSEE required; MSEE or advanced degree preferred
• Senior-level background in ASIC/SoC development with full project ownership
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interface directly with customers

Compensation: $180,000 - 230,000 base salary DOE, plus an excellent benefits package.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Staff Smart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.