Senior ASIC Design Engineer

Our client, a cutting-edge developer of custom ASICs and SoCs for emerging technologies, is seeking a Senior 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 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 Why is This a Great Opportunity Leading custom ASIC and SoC development company with a pipeline of new technology projects for top companies. Employees are real contributors, often working independently or as part of a small team. Will work of full project lifecycle from inception to tape out.