Senior Digital Design Engineer

1 week ago


San Jose, California, United States Credo Full time

Credo is engineering the future of high-speed connectivity for the AI-driven world.
With a deeply rooted legacy of innovation and a passion for solving the most complex networking challenges, we deliver industry-leading solutions that power the next generation of cloud, AI, and hyperscale data centers.

Credo is pioneering a systems-level approach to connectivity, integrating hardware, software, and architecture to deliver holistic solutions. This strategy not only differentiates us in the market but also creates significant value for our customers by accelerating deployment, improving performance, and reducing complexity across their infrastructure.

At Credo, you'll be part of a team of world-class technologists and engineers that thrive on pushing the limits of what's possible for some of the world's most important companies. Our portfolio includes cutting edge solutions including our software,
optical DSPs, PCIe/CXL products, SerDes IP, and advanced Active Electrical Cables
(AECs) all designed for maximum performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.

We foster a culture of
technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
, where your ideas can shape the future of connectivity. From silicon architects to systems engineers, every role at Credo contributes to solving real-world problems at scale.

Join us and help us architect the next generation of disruptive networking technologies — because at Credo, We Connect
.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Digital Design Engineer to lead front-end ASIC design efforts, including architecture, implementation, and verification of complex logic blocks. You'll collaborate across design, verification, and physical teams to ensure successful tape-outs, while contributing to microarchitecture specs, IP integration, and chip bring-up. This role combines technical depth with cross-functional teamwork to deliver high-performance digital solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Write microarchitecture and/or design specifications.
  • Architect/design, implement, and debug complex logic blocks.
  • Understand and integrate complex IPs from internal and external IP vendors.
  • Support all front-end integration activities like Lint, CDC, Synthesis, and ECO.
  • Develop functional tests/testbenches and run functional RTL and Gate-Level verification/simulations.
  • Work with other ASIC Design/Verification, DFT and Physical Design Engineers in achieving a successful tape out.
  • Collaborate with Software, Firmware, Applications, and Systems teams to ensure a high-quality product.
  • Bring-up, validate, and debug functional features in the chip.

Basic Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5–10 years of experience in digital ASIC design
  • Strong understanding of digital logic design, including synchronous and asynchronous interfaces
  • Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL design
  • Experience developing testbenches and test cases for block-level and top-level verification
  • Familiarity with UVM methodology
  • Hands-on experience with gate-level simulations, chip bring-up, and validation
  • Knowledge of synthesis and static timing analysis
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell
  • Strong planning and estimation skills
  • Effective communicator and collaborative team player

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 – $170,000 a year. The base salary ultimately offered is determined through a review of education, experience, training, skills, qualifications, and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.

Credo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

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