[Remote] ASIC Design Engineer (Intermediate to Senior Level) – AI Accelerator Hardware Lead (Remote)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DD-AIM is a fast-moving startup developing a novel AI accelerator architecture designed for real-time, high-efficiency machine learning workloads. They are seeking an intermediate to senior ASIC Design Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and fabrication of their first-generation chip, taking it from concept through silicon. Responsibilities • Lead the end-to-end ASIC design process, including architecture definition, RTL design, synthesis, verification, and bring-up • Collaborate closely with digital hardware, embedded software, and AI research teams to co-optimize performance and power • Drive EDA tool flows, simulation, and timing analysis through to physical implementation • Manage external fabrication and foundry partners; oversee fabrication down to 20 nm or smaller • Define and integrate key IP blocks for compute, interconnect, and memory subsystems Skills • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (PhD a plus) • 5+ years of ASIC or SoC design experience in a professional setting • Strong background in RTL design (Verilog/VHDL), synthesis, and timing closure • Experience with EDA tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor • Understanding of low-power digital design, DFT, and physical design methodologies • Experience working with advanced fabrication processes (20 nm or smaller) • Background in AI accelerator architectures, DSP, or parallel compute systems • Familiarity with high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR, AXI, etc.) • Hands-on experience with post-silicon validation and debug • Startup or small-team experience — comfortable building from the ground up Benefits • Competitive salary • Benefits • Early-stage equity potential Company Overview • The Company has invented and patented an innovative digital circuit design for a real-time AI/ML inference accelerator chip to be used in Predictive AI. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://dd-aim.com/. Apply Now Apply Now