Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering) Verified today
Sr. ASIC Design Engineer (Silicon Engineering)
SpaceX is developing next-generation ASICs for Starlink, the world's largest satellite constellation providing fast, reliable internet globally. You will work alongside systems, firmware, architecture, design, validation, and product engineering teams to create cutting-edge chips enabling connectivity in space and ground infrastructures worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs based on features, performance requirements and system limitations
- Define micro-architecture, implement RTL in Verilog/SystemVerilog, integrate at top level and deliver fully verified, synthesis and timing clean design
- Work closely with verification team to ensure all aspects of design are covered and verified
- Provide timing constraints for IPs and support the physical implementation team with synthesis, timing closure and formality checks
- Participate in silicon bring-up and validation
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science
- 5+ years of experience in RTL implementation
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Ability to solve complex problems including clock domain crossings and power optimization
- ASIC/SoC system integration experience
- Experience with embedded CPU subsystems
- Experience with standard bus protocols (e.g. AXI, AHB)
- High speed and low power design techniques
- Scripting skills (e.g. Python)
- EDA tools such as HDL simulators and HDL Lint tools
- Team-player with can-do attitude and ability to work well in group environment
- Enjoys being challenged and learning new skills
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed for mission critical deadlines
Compensation and Benefits
Level 3: $165,000-$270,000 base salary (actual level and salary determined on case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education and experience).
Package includes: long-term incentives (company stock or long-term cash awards), potential discretionary bonuses, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10+ paid holidays annually. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time per state and federal law. Company shuttles offered for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to Redmond office Monday to Friday.
ITAR Requirement
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.