ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer (DSP)

Company: Eridan

About eridan

Eridan is a rapidly-growing startup building 5G radios to enable abundant wireless connectivity everywhere in the world. Our MIRACLE transceiver is based on a patent-protected switching architecture that decreases the amount of power required to transmit a gigabit of data by 5-10x.

We’re a small team with big aspirations to put an Eridan transceiver in every wireless device in the world, and we believe in the power of teamwork and focus to enable outsized results. Our Mountain View office is a 10-minute walk from the Caltrain, and we provide a casual work environment, and lots of room for growth.

The Job

Eridan is currently building out our digital design team. As an ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer (DSP), You will focus on digital signal processing (DSP) and digital communication system blocks as part of complex ASIC and FPGA SoC products and will participate in numerous exciting and challenging activities in a fast-moving design environment.

A successful ASIC/FPGA Design Engineer (DSP), at Eridan will have strong technical and analytical skills and be comfortable working and solving problems independently as well as collaboratively within a team. We look for engineers with initiative, persistence, curiosity, and good communication skills.

In this role you will:

  • Design, implement and integrate 5G Protocol Stack layers from source models, along with block level micro-architecture design, RTL coding, simulation, and documentation.

  • Take responsibility for area/power optimization and design trade-off analysis, as well as block and chip level synthesis and timing closure.

  • Provide chip bring-up and silicon validation support.

  • Translate models written in either C/C++, MATLAB, or Python

  • Script and automate workflows in Python, Tcl, and GNU Make

Qualities of a successful candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other engineering discipline

  • 2+ years of experience working with ASIC, computer, and embedded system architecture (internship and research experience qualifies)

  • 2+ years of experience with Vivado for FPGA development

  • 2+ years of experience in SystemVerilog, Verilog, or VHDL RTL design

  • 2+ years of experience in scripting and programming languages in two or more of the following: MATLAB, Python, C/C++, Perl, Tcl, Make, Bash

  • Familiarity with a Continuous Integration Tool

Preferred capabilities/Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering

  • Experience with design verification (DV) is a plus

  • 2+ years of experience in designing DSP or digital communication system datapath blocks (e.g. filters, transforms, PHY blocks, loops, FEC, etc.)

  • Theoretical knowledge of basic concepts in DSP and digital communication systems

  • Knowledge of SystemVerilog, Verilog, and/or VHDL

  • Experience in designing datapath and control RTL blocks

  • Experience in designing signal processing and digital communications circuits

Perks of working at Eridan

  • Opportunity to make a significant impact

  • Flexible hybrid remote work policy

  • Opportunities to learn, develop, and advance

  • Working with smart, passionate, and helpful co-workers

  • Pre-IPO equity

  • Generous PTO

  • 401K with automatic matching

  • Health, Vision and Dental insurance

  • Lunches provided for those in the office

Eridan is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

COVID-19 Note

At Eridan we value the health and safety of our employees. In order to ensure a safe environment, we require that all employees are fully vaccinated.

Please contact Susy Kamin for more information.