CMOS Digital IC Design Engineer

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

Our hardware engineering team is responsible for the ongoing development work on our core technology: the switch-mode direct polar architecture radio for deployment into commercial wireless infrastructure. As a CMOS Digital Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing custom digital IP blocks that will be integral parts of the Eridan MIRACLE transceiver.

In this role you will:

  • Be responsible for creating sophisticated custom digital IP for the MIRACLE transceiver

  • Work with the system architects to craft block level specifications

  • Write and synthesize RTL (SystemVerilog) for the design blocks

  • Supervise RTL to GDS flow, assist with timing closure

  • Provide verification support to Design Engineering teams by simulating, analyzing, and debugging pre-silicon block-level designs

  • Work with FPGA engineers to test early prototypes

  • Assist product engineering teams with circuit and simulation support during post-silicon validation phase

Qualities of a successful candidate:

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent

  • 2 years of experience in developing digital IP

  • Previous tapeout experience is a must

  • Deep knowledge of hardware accelerator design techniques

  • Familiarity for setting up digital design tools

  • Experience with synthesis and static timing tools

  • Expertise in clock domain crossing design

  • Understanding of power estimation tools and techniques

  • Experience in back-end VLSI design

Preferred capabilities/Nice to have:

  • 3+ years of experience in developing digital IP

  • Experience in the lab using instruments such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

  • Knowledge of RF systems

  • Experience with DesignWare or ChipWare

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.