Senior SoC Design Engineer Santa Clara, CA; Orange County, CA

Overview

We are seeking a Senior SoC Design Engineer to contribute to the design, integration, and implementation of complex System-on-Chips (SoCs). This role involves hands-on work with high-speed interconnects, IP integration, and the full ASIC implementation flow. You will own the micro-architecture, RTL design, and synthesis, working closely with verification and the physical design team. We are looking for strong experience in SoC integration, high-speed interfaces, or ASIC implementation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• SoC Design & IP Integration :
• Integrate and configure high-speed IPs (e.g., UCIe, CXL, PCIe, Serdes) into SoC designs.
• Define and integrate AXI-based Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnects and subsystems.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including IP vendors, verification, and physical design, to ensure seamless integration and debug.
• ASIC Implementation & Sign-off :
• Create the micro-architecture, RTL design, synthesis, and be responsible for design quality (Lint, CDC, and RDC).
• Optimize RTL for power, performance, and area (PPA) goals.
• Verification & Debug :
• Work with pre-silicon verification teams to ensure design is verified.
• Provide inputs for the test plan covering functionality, corner cases, functional coverage.
• Run tests and debug, work with the verification team to close coverage, resolve design, timing, and protocol compliance issues in close collaboration with verification and firmware teams.
• Participate in post-silicon bring-up and debug efforts.
• Support emulation and FPGA-based prototyping for early IP validation.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Location

Santa Clara, CA, or Orange County, CA

Compensation and Benefits

As an early stage startup, we offer a competitive total compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity. The target base salary for this role is approximately $185,000.00 - $215,000.00, with final offers based on depth of experience and skills demonstrated in the interview process. We offer health, vision, dental, and life insurance, and a collaborative, learning-oriented work environment.

Celestial AI Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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