ASIC Design Engineer (34680)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior ASIC Design Engineer to join a high‑performance hardware development team. This role involves end‑to‑end ASIC design, from micro‑architecture definition through implementation and debug, supporting advanced high‑speed communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define micro‑architecture and contribute to system‑level ASIC design decisions


• Implement and verify complex digital logic for high‑performance ASICs


• Debug functional, timing, and integration issues across the design lifecycle


• Collaborate closely with architecture, verification, physical design, and system teams


• Support design reviews, documentation, and design sign‑off activities


• Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodologies and tools

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering; advanced degree preferred


• Minimum of 10 years of hands‑on ASIC design experience


• Strong skills in micro‑architecture, RTL design, and design debugging


• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Solid understanding of the full ASIC design flow and associated EDA tools


• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications / Assets

• Experience with MATLAB and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl)


• Familiarity with telecom and high‑speed interface protocols such as OTN, CAUI, or similar


• Working knowledge of DSP, FEC, and digital communication theory


• Design experience supporting Ethernet standards from 100G through 800G

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Technology, Information and Media

Kanata, Ontario, Canada | $103,200.00-$154,800.00