Application Specific Integrated Circuit Design Engineer

Title: ASICS Engineering

Date Range: Jul 31, 2026 – Jan 29, 2027

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Location: Cork

About the Role

The Microcontroller Sub-System IP team plays a crucial role in enabling embedded processing solutions across various functions and products at client. This team deals with security, power management, and other system-on-chip (SoC) functions across multiple business units (IoT, Mobile, Auto, XR, Compute, etc.). If you’re passionate about solving complex problems and want to be part of a diverse, multicultural team, read on!

As a Design Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in shaping cutting-edge digital designs. Your responsibilities will include:

Micro-Architecture: Designing micro-architecture for both simple and complex digital blocks.

RTL Development: Developing RTL (Register Transfer Level) code using industry best practices. This includes handling multi-clock designs, high-frequency requirements, low power, and low latency considerations while ensuring high performance.

Debugging and Post-Silicon Bring-Up: Troubleshooting and debugging issues during the development process and supporting post-silicon bring-up activities.

Documentation: Creating comprehensive design documentation to ensure clarity and maintainability.

Design Optimization: Optimizing designs for key metrics such as area, power, and performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including DFT (Design for Testability), Implementation, Verification, Emulation, and Firmware teams.

We’re seeking Engineers with the following attributes and experience:

Positive Attitude: Bring a fun-loving attitude and a passion for inclusively solving problems.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: 5+ years of ASIC design experience

Complex Digital Logic Design: Experience with designing complex digital logic blocks.

ISA Familiarity: Knowledge of ISAs (Instruction Set Architectures) such as ARM THUMB or RISC-V.

Processor/Microcontroller System Design: Understanding of processor or microcontroller system design.

Multi-Power Domain and Multi-Clock Domain Designs: Experience with designs spanning multiple power domains and clock domains.

Scripting/Automation Languages: Proficiency in scripting or automation languages like Python or Perl.

Industry Standard Digital Tools: Familiarity with state-of-the-art industry-standard digital design tools.

Challenges of Lower Node Technologies: Awareness of challenges faced when working with lower node technologies.