ASIC Design Engineer

Job Title

ASIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Join the System on Chip (SoC) Design Team to develop RTL IP and controllers for high-performance SSDs. The team covers micro-architecture, RTL design, timing closure, and tapeout readiness for enterprise and AI data-center storage solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level engineer. Specific years of experience not stated.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on RTL design and cross-team collaboration across the full chip design cycle.

• Design and implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog for new IP or based on existing modules.
• Develop micro-architecture and translate specifications into synthesizable RTL.
• Work with Design Verification, Silicon Validation, and Firmware teams to ensure design correctness and integration.
• Create and maintain design documentation and clear technical handoffs.
• Support timing closure, synthesis constraints, and tapeout readiness tasks.
• Participate in design reviews, debugging and silicon bring-up activities as needed.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical skills. Education requirements are listed below under Education Requirements.

• Must-have: Proficiency in logic design and micro-architecture; RTL coding in Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Must-have: Familiarity with Linux command-line environment and basic scripting.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with verification methodologies and digital protocols such as AMBA, PCIe, NAND, DDR.
• Nice-to-have: Scripting skills (Python, Perl, TCL) for automation and tooling.
• Nice-to-have: Experience using AI-assisted tools that generate synthesizable and functional RTL.
• Nice-to-have: Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Education Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (the posting lists BS/MS/PhD in EE or CE). Specific equivalent-experience language was not provided.

About the Company

Company: SK hynix America

U.S. subsidiary of SK hynix, a global semiconductor company specializing in DRAM and NAND flash memory and related memory solutions for mobile devices, data centers, and consumer electronics. Focuses on advanced memory technologies, AI applications, and high-performance storage.