Posted 12 days ago
Senior IC Digital Design Engineer
@ StarIC
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
StarIC, a Toronto-based semiconductor design company, is hiring a senior digital design engineer for full-time work on mixed-signal integrated circuits. The role covers the full digital design cycle from specification through verification, synthesis and lab testing, and includes leading projects. The posting describes the position as eligible for hybrid work.
Responsibilities:
- Lead digital development and design projects
- Own digital blocks from specification to verification
- Run all phases of the design cycle
- Maintain existing designs, test systems and scripts
- Conduct design reviews and support backend targeting silicon and FPGAs
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 6 years of digital IC design experience
- VHDL and/or Verilog design and simulation
- Front-end and backend EDA tool experience
- Scripting in csh, Tcl/Tk or Perl
- Strong analytical and debugging skills
- Multiple IC tape-outs
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours |
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StarIC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Join Our Innovative Team: Digital Design Engineers Wanted!
About Us
At StarIC, we’re not just building circuits; we’re shaping the future of technology. As a Toronto-based semiconductor design company, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our passion lies in mixed-signal design, where precision meets innovation.
Why StarIC?
- Exciting Projects: At StarIC, you won’t be working on mundane tasks. Instead, you’ll dive headfirst into cutting-edge projects that redefine the industry.
- Learning Culture: We believe in continuous growth. As part of our team, you’ll learn quickly and have the opportunity to teach others.
- Global Impact: Our advanced mixed-signal Integrated Circuits reach clients worldwide, making a tangible impact on technology.
- Collaboration: Co-work with layout, digital, and system teams to optimize designs and create exceptional solutions.
- Client Engagement: Discussions and presentations with clients keep us at the forefront of IC design.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leading and managing digital development and design projects
- Responsible for all aspects of digital blocks and ICs development to meet product requirements from the initial concept, architecture and specification through to the final verification
- Responsible for all phases of the design cycle (specification, modeling, RTL, verification, synthesis, timing closure, vector generation and simulation, lab testing, layout support and documentation).
- Plan, lead and execute incremental updates and maintenance of existing digital designs, test systems, and supporting software and scripts
- Plan, conduct and contribute to design reviews, provide input to characterization and qualification test systems, and support backend design targeting silicon, FPGAs, and system simulators
Qualifications:
- BSc or MSc degree in Electronic Engineering or Computer Engineering
- 3 – 6 years of digital IC design experience (academic work will be considered)
- Experience in VHDL and/or Verilog design and simulation
- Front-End tools experience (Synopsys, Cadence and/or Mentor’s) and flow experience are highly desired including verification, simulators, synthesis, STA, back-annotation and gate-level simulation.
- Experience with backend tools and flow and floor planning or coordinating with the backend team is essential.
- Experience with DSP algorithms and building blocks is a strong plus.
- Hands-On experience with scripting (csh, Tcl/Tk, Perl,… etc).
- Ability to work with global, cross-functional teams.
- Having project management skills is a plus.
- Good analytical and debugging skills.
- Highly motivated and independent
- Excellent command of English verbal and written communication skills
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer highly competitive pay.
- Great Work Environment: StarIC is a growing company with a fantastic work atmosphere.
- Hybrid Work: This position is eligible for hybrid work, giving you flexibility.
- Integrated Circuit Design Experience: Only applicants with multiple IC tape-outs will be considered.
Ready to Shape the Future?
If you’re passionate about digital design, reach out to us! Let’s create something extraordinary together.
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