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Senior Digital IC Designer

AAC Technologies
Scottsdale, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/2/2025

We are seeking a Senior Digital IC Designer to join our innovative Mixed Signal Products team in Scottsdale, AZ. As a key contributor to the digital IC design process, you will work closely with the world's best analog designers to develop high-performance mixed-signal ICs that cater to both consumer and automotive markets. Your focus will be on embedding power-efficient custom digital cores within these designs.

This role requires deep expertise in digital IC design , including custom digital core development and experience optimizing for low power. Familiarity with ARM, DSP Cores and RISC-V architectures is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Digital IC Design : Design and develop custom digital cores that are highly power-efficient, tailored for mixed-signal chips in audio, haptics, and power management applications.
  • Low-Power Design : Focus on designing for low-power consumption, especially in battery-powered consumer and automotive applications.
  • Architecture Development : Work with architects and system designers to develop innovative digital architectures that integrate seamlessly with analog blocks, driving superior performance in mixed-signal ICs.
  • Digital Design Flow : Lead the digital design process, including RTL design, verification, synthesis, place and route, timing closure, and power optimization.
  • Collaboration with Analog Teams : Collaborate closely with analog designers to ensure the seamless integration of analog and digital components, helping create the best mixed-signal chips in the industry.
  • Power Optimization : Implement techniques for power optimization, including clock gating, power gating, and dynamic voltage scaling, to meet strict power requirements.
  • Verification & Validation : Develop verification environments and contribute to validation plans for robust digital designs that meet performance and power specifications.
  • Technology Adoption : Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in low-power design, digital architecture, and IC development methodologies, including the adoption of ARM, DSP core and RISC-V architectures .

Required Qualifications :

  • Expert-level experience in digital IC design, with a proven track record in designing and optimizing power-efficient custom digital cores.
  • Experience with RTL design , synthesis, and verification for mixed-signal ICs.
  • In-depth knowledge of low-power design techniques for embedded systems, including clock gating, power gating, and voltage scaling.
  • Proficiency with industry-standard digital design and verification tools (e.g., Verilog , VHDL , SystemVerilog , UVM , Cadence , Synopsys , Mentor ).
  • Strong understanding of ARM, DSP or RISC-V architectures and their application in low-power, high-performance systems.
  • Experience collaborating with analog / mixed-signal teams to deliver high-quality, integrated mixed-signal solutions.
  • Hands-on experience in the digital implementation process, from design to tape-out, including synthesis, place & route, and timing closure.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Familiarity with DSP and RISC-V architectures and the customization of DSP cores for specialized applications.
  • Experience with ARM-based embedded systems, especially in low-power environments.
  • Automotive IC experience , including knowledge of safety, reliability, and quality standards (e.g., ISO 26262).
  • Experience in designing ICs for consumer electronics , with an understanding of the challenges related to power, form factor, and performance.
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