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Silicon Design Engineer

Kishonti Ltd. ↗

📍 Middelburg, Netherlands 🇳🇱

full-time

mid-level

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Key Skills

VerilogGDSIIRTLSystemVerilogEDA

Industry

SemiconductorComputer Electronics

Job Description

Role OverviewWe are looking for an exceptional Silicon Design Engineer to help to build a new generation of hardware accelerators. Our compute architecture and RTL are already functionally verified, and we need an engineer who can take the design from Verilog to GDSII and ultimately to working silicon. The role begins with a 28 nm test chip and will evolve into larger production devices.Key Responsibilities

Own the complete RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow, including synthesis, floor-planning, power planning, clock-tree synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, physical verification, and sign-off
Integrate the accelerator with SRAM macros, clocking, reset, pad ring, JTAG/DFT infrastructure, and third-party IP such as DDR/LPDDR or USB PHYs
Collaborate with FPGA and architecture engineers to prepare tapeout-ready designs
Coordinate foundry deliverables, MPW submissions, and post-silicon bring-up
Help define the physical implementation strategy for future generations of our accelerator chip

Minimum Qualifications

Participated in at least one successful ASIC tapeout resulting in working silicon
Strong hands-on experience with RTL-to-GDSII implementation using industry-standard EDA tools
Experience with synthesis, STA, place-and-route, DRC/LVS, IR-drop and power integrity analysis
Strong SystemVerilog knowledge and experience integrating both soft RTL and hard IP
Familiarity with timing constraints and physical design trade-offs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TSMC 28 nm or more advanced process nodes
Experience with MPW/shuttle programs and foundry interactions
Experience integrating DDR/LPDDR, PCIe, USB, or Ethernet IP
Background in DSP, CPU, GPU architectures or RISC-V SoCs
Familiarity with DFT, scan insertion, and post-silicon debug

Benefits

Competitive Salary: A top-tier compensation package tailored to your experience and the global market
Ownership Stake: Employee Share Options (ESOP), allowing you to directly benefit from the company’s long-term growth and success
Professional Growth: Access to International Conferences (US, Europe, and beyond) to stay at the forefront of your field
Career Development: Structured Career Building Plans with clear milestones and the support needed to transition into leadership or specialized roles
Premium Mobility: A Company Car provided as part of your compensation package (subject to role/seniority level)
Daily Perks: Complimentary lunch, snacks, and premium coffee to keep you fueled throughout the day
International Environment: The opportunity to work in a truly global setting with sister companies in the US and EU