Senior ASIC (Front End) Design Engineer

Job summary

You will be responsible for all aspects of digital SoC design, including micro-architecture, RTL, verification, and static timing analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver advanced automotive communication semiconductors.

Job details

About Ethernovia, Inc. Ethernovia is developing the future of Ethernet-based networks to realize the full potential of software-defined and autonomous vehicles, robotics and other intelligent machines. Founded in 2018, the company’s breakthrough data transport and acceleration technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity and capabilities in the vehicle and at the edge, including highly reliable autonomy, over-the-air servicing and AI-backed applications. Ethernovia's co-founders are serial technology entrepreneurs with multiple prior successful ventures together. We are well-funded and backed by some of the worlds’ leading technology investors, having secured $154M ($90+M Series-B and $64M Series-A) in total funding to date: Ethernovia Raises Over $90 Million Series B to Scale Leading-Edge Autonomy and Physical AI Networking Chips Ethernovia Raises $64 Million to Accelerate the Revolution of Vehicle Networks | Business Wire (financial backers include: Porsche SE, Qualcomm, AMD, Western Digital, Maverick Silicon, Socratic Partners, Conduit Capital, and CDIB-TEN Capital) Ethernovia has been recognized in EE Times' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025. March 2026: Ethernovia Announces HSB-Enabled Networking Board for NVIDIA Holoscan Platforms January 2024: Our CEO Ramin Shirani Named MotorTrend Software-Defined Vehicle Innovator Awards Winner (ethernovia.com) September 2023: Continental and Ethernovia Announce Partnership to Develop Automotive Switch in 7nm - Ethernovia Connected Car News: Helios, Continental, Ethernovia, Avanci, BMW, Mapbox, Porsche, SEMA, Honda, UltraSense, Flex Logix, Diodes Inc., Garmin, Toyota & Caruso | auto connected car news With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed 50+ patents to date. Join Ethernovia’s team to make a lasting impact on the future of packet processor-centric networking solutions to support the real-time sensor, Physical AI, and control data demands of software-defined autonomy across vehicles, robots and intelligent machines. Come share in our success with pre-IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent. We are looking for talented engineers and leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to drive cutting edge designs from concept to silicon to the future of mobility. Senior ASIC (Front End) Design Engineer Summary: As a Senior ASIC (Front End) Design Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of digital SoC design, from micro-architecture specification, RTL, verification, synthesis, lint, CDC, LEC, and static timing analysis to deliver a design meeting target power, performance, and area goals. Work with system architects, software, hardware, and verification engineers to plan, architect, design, implement, and deliver advanced automotive communication semiconductors and systems. You will be on the leading edge of the development and definition of advanced, high-performance custom silicon that embodies functions from a wide range of protocols, algorithms, and applications. Expected to flesh out product definitions with precise specifications of: an ASIC's internal and external interactions, data flow, processing algorithms across a number of disciplines, resource management, and software interfaces. You will be a trusted self-starter who can work with very little guidance or oversight. This position is located in: Toronto, Canada - Hybrid Key Qualifications: BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field Minimum 10+ years of ASIC RTL design and/or architecture experience Proven track record with the development of complex SoCs Strong understanding of digital design fundamentals and methodologies In-depth knowledge of Verilog/System Verilog and simulation tools. Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team Additional Success Factors: Experience in any of the following areas: Networking (Ethernet MAC, PHY/PCS, Switching, TCP/IP, PCIe and other industry standard protocols) Digital signal processing filters Digital Mixed-Signal modeling, design, and integration IP integration (SerDes, controllers, processors, etc.) Video standards, protocols, processing Perl, TCL, C/C++, Make Personal Skills: Excellent communication/documentation skills. Attention to details. Collaboration across multidisciplinary and international teams. What You Can Expect from Ethernovia: Technology depth and breadth expansion that can’t be found in a large company Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows Pre IPO stock options Cutting edge technology World class team Competitive base salary Flexible hours Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees #LI-Hybrid

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for all aspects of digital SoC design, including micro-architecture, RTL, verification, and static timing analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and deliver advanced automotive communication semiconductors.

Requirements

Candidates must have a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with at least 10 years of ASIC RTL design experience. Strong proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog and a proven track record in complex SoC development are required.

Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options
• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible hours

Listed skills

• Verilog · Preferred
• C++ · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• ASIC design
• RTL design
• System Verilog
• Verilog
• SoC design
• Micro-architecture
• Verification
• Synthesis
• Static timing analysis
• CDC
• Networking
• Digital signal processing
• IP integration
• TCL
• C++
• Perl
• Semiconductors
• Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes)
• Digital Design
• Self-Starter
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Software Interfaces
• Self-Motivation
• C (Programming Language)
• Artificial Intelligence
• Algorithms
• Electrical Engineering
• C++ (Programming Language)
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Dataflow
• Data Transport Utility
• Digital Integration
• Digital Signal Processing
• Perl (Programming Language)
• Front End Design
• Mapbox
• PCI Express
• Resource Management
• Robotics
• Register-Transfer Level
• Simulations
• Static Timing Analysis
• SystemVerilog (Direct Programming Interface)
• Tcl (Programming Language)
• TCP/IP
• Vision Insurance
• Application Specific Integrated Circuits
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Software
• ASIC Design Engineer
• Front End Developer
• Web and Multimedia Developers
• Web Developers

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