Principal Digital Design Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Digital Design Engineer (Semiconductor): Contributing to the development of cutting-edge optical Ethernet Transceiver ASICs with an accent on chip design, verification, and timing closure. Focus on RTL development, micro-architecture definition, and mentorship of junior engineers within a high-speed data infrastructure environment.

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Salary: CAD 170,300 - 227,100 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor solutions that build the essential data infrastructure connecting cloud, enterprise, and automotive architectures.

What you will do

• Implement high-speed data path RTL and integrate vendor IP.
• Manage the complete ASIC design cycle from micro-architecture specification to post-silicon debug.
• Participate in synthesis, static timing analysis, formal equivalence, and cross clock domain (CDC) analysis.
• Develop signal processing and communications algorithms for chip architecture.
• Assist in design automation for CAD EDA workflows.
• Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of professional experience.
• Proficiency in Verilog, System Verilog, Python, and Unix Shell.
• Deep experience across the entire ASIC design cycle from specification to post-silicon debug in a lab environment.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled technology and software under U.S. and Canadian export laws.
• Experience with DSP block models and high-speed IEEE compliant physical layer products.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a demanding, rapidly changing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment.
• Focus on meaningful, long-term technical innovation.
• Resources for professional growth and skill development.