Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Lumotive
Job overview
The Engineer, ASIC role at Lumotive involves contributing to the design and development of digital and mixed-signal ASIC blocks, supporting the full lifecycle of ASIC development to advance programmable optics technology.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer will assist in ASIC block design, write RTL code in Verilog/SystemVerilog, perform simulation, support verification and validation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct synthesis and timing analysis, and participate in design reviews.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation includes base pay scaled by experience, performance-based quarterly bonuses, equity, health, dental, vision insurance, FSA, HSA, PTO with 14 paid holidays, 401K with 3% contribution, stock options, life insurance, and disability benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, experience with ASIC/FPGA design flows, proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog, familiarity with EDA tools, understanding of digital logic and timing analysis, strong debugging skills, and good communication; exposure to mixed-signal design and scripting languages is preferred.
Career development
This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in ASIC design and opportunities to work across multiple engineering disciplines, supporting professional growth in semiconductor and programmable optics technology.
Work environment and culture
Lumotive fosters a collaborative environment with a focus on innovation in programmable optics, supporting teamwork across design, verification, and firmware teams.
Company information
Lumotive pioneers programmable optics with its Light Control Metasurface technology, holding over 200 patents and delivering digital beam steering chips for LiDAR and other applications in robotics, AI, and mobility.
Team overview
The candidate will join a growing mixed-signal ASIC engineering team, collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional groups in design, verification, DFT, physical design, and firmware.
Unique job features
The role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge programmable optics ASICs, contributing to a transformative technology platform in light control and beam steering.
Company overview
Lumotive is a technology company specializing in developing advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles, drones, and industrial automation. They generate revenue by selling their innovative beam-steering LiDAR solutions, which leverage metamaterials to enhance performance and reduce costs. Founded in 2018, Lumotive has quickly gained recognition for its cutting-edge technology, securing partnerships and investments to drive the future of autonomous sensing.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience or academic projects involving ASIC design flows, Verilog/SystemVerilog coding, and mixed-signal or digital logic fundamentals to align with Lumotive's focus on programmable optics and ASIC development.
Emphasize proficiency with EDA tools such as ModelSim, VCS, Synopsys, or Cadence, as well as skills in synthesis, linting, timing analysis, and debugging first silicon, demonstrating your readiness for the full ASIC lifecycle.
Apply through multiple channels including Lumotive’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right recruiters.
Connect with engineers and team members in Lumotive’s mixed signal ASIC engineering division on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent patents or asking about their experience working on programmable optics or LiDAR technology.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'ASIC design,' 'Verilog,' 'SystemVerilog,' 'EDA tools,' 'timing analysis,' and 'mixed-signal design' to increase your chances of passing automated screenings.
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