Senior IC Digital Design Engineer

Join Our Innovative Team : Digital Design Engineers Wanted!

About Us

At StarIC, we’re not just building circuits; we’re shaping the future of technology. As a Toronto-based semiconductor design company, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Our passion lies in mixed-signal design, where precision meets innovation.

Why StarIC?

• Exciting Projects : At StarIC, you won’t be working on mundane tasks. Instead, you’ll dive headfirst into cutting-edge projects that redefine the industry.
• Learning Culture : We believe in continuous growth. As part of our team, you’ll learn quickly and have the opportunity to teach others.
• Global Impact : Our advanced mixed-signal Integrated Circuits reach clients worldwide, making a tangible impact on technology.
• Collaboration : Co-work with layout, digital, and system teams to optimize designs and create exceptional solutions.
• Client Engagement : Discussions and presentations with clients keep us at the forefront of IC design.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Leading and managing digital development and design projects
• Responsible for all aspects of digital blocks and ICs development to meet product requirements from the initial concept, architecture and specification through to the final verification
• Responsible for all phases of the design cycle (specification, modeling, RTL, verification, synthesis, timing closure, vector generation and simulation, lab testing, layout support and documentation).
• Plan, lead and execute incremental updates and maintenance of existing digital designs, test systems, and supporting software and scripts
• Plan, conduct and contribute to design reviews, provide input to characterization and qualification test systems, and support backend design targeting silicon, FPGAs, and system simulators

Qualifications :

• BSc or MSc degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 3 6 years of digital IC design experience (academic work will be considered)
• Experience in VHDL and / or Verilog design and simulation
• Front-End tools experience (Synopsys, Cadence and / or Mentor’s) and flow experience are highly desired including verification, simulators, synthesis, STA, back-annotation and gate-level simulation.
• Experience with backend tools and flow and floor planning or coordinating with the backend team is essential.
• Experience with DSP algorithms and building blocks is a strong plus.
• Hands-On experience with scripting (csh, Tcl / Tk, Perl, etc).
• Ability to work with global, cross-functional teams.
• Having project management skills is a plus.
• Good analytical and debugging skills.
• Highly motivated and independent
• Excellent command of English verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive Compensation : We value your expertise and offer highly competitive pay.
• Great Work Environment : StarIC is a growing company with a fantastic work atmosphere.
• Hybrid Work : This position is eligible for hybrid work, giving you flexibility.
• Integrated Circuit Design Experience : Only applicants with multiple IC tape-outs will be considered.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re passionate about digital design, reach out to us! Let’s create something extraordinary together.