Staff ASIC Design Engineer

Job Title

Staff ASIC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and deliver digital ASICs for optical transceivers used in high-performance AI and data-center systems. Work within an ASIC team on RTL design, verification, synthesis, timing, and system integration.

Contribute to architecture, PPA optimization, and cross-functional validation for next-generation optical modem products.

Experience Level

Senior — typically 5+ years of experience in digital ASIC design and verification.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include RTL design, verification, and collaborating on system integration.

• Design and implement digital circuits using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Perform synthesis, static timing analysis, lint, formal equivalence, and CDC analysis.
• Optimize designs for performance, power, and area (PPA).
• Develop and run RTL simulations and verification (including UVM/formal techniques).
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration and validation.

Requirements

Required technical skills and experience, followed by preferred skills.

• Must-have: 5+ years in digital ASIC design and verification.
• Proficiency in Verilog and/or SystemVerilog.
• Strong understanding of digital design principles and methodologies.
• Experience with ASIC design flow and common EDA tools (synthesis, STA, lint, CDC, formal).
• Knowledge of low-power design techniques.
• Familiarity with verification methodologies such as UVM and formal verification.
• Strong problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork.

• Nice-to-have: DSP, digital communications, or FEC experience.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Tcl).
• Familiarity with optical communication standards.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the Company

Company: Celero Communications

Headquarters: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Designs and develops optical transceivers and ASIC solutions for next-generation optical modems, focusing on digital ASIC/RTL design, verification, and optical communication technologies.