asic jobs in San Diego

Design and optimize video analysis, quality assessment, and encoding algorithms for hardware-accelerated video codec solutions (FPGA/ASIC). Develop C-models and firmware implementing deep learning techniques (CNNs, Transformers, MLLMs) for video processing, ROI detection, and frame-level rate control.…See more Collaborate with infrastructure teams to integrate algorithms into production VOD and live-streaming pipelines, validate performance through A/B testing, and participate in objective video quality evaluation using metrics like VMAF, PSNR, and SSIM.

Senior embedded software engineer responsible for designing, developing, and integrating embedded C/C++ software for next-generation intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) medical devices. The role requires 7+ years of embedded systems experience, strong hardware/software integration skills, expertise with microcontrollers, DSP, FPGA, and data acquisition systems.…See more Responsibilities include ultrasound signal processing, FPGA-to-console interfaces, diagnostics/test software development, and cross-functional collaboration with FPGA, electronics, systems, and manufacturing teams.

Develop low-level firmware for secure enclaves within custom ASICs for satellite constellation systems, including ROM code, bootloaders, and runtime firmware. Design and implement secure boot, device attestation, and root-of-trust functionality, as well as OTA update infrastructure and lifecycle management.…See more Support pre-silicon development via simulation and FPGA, silicon bring-up, debugging, and production deployment. Requires 8+ years of embedded software/firmware experience, strong C/C++ skills, deep knowledge of processor architectures and embedded security concepts, and ability to collaborate across ASIC, hardware, and security teams.

Design, develop, integrate, test, and optimize low-level device driver software and firmware for Qualcomm MSM ASIC chipsets, with a focus on hardware/software interfaces and performance optimization. Review systems specifications and requirements for hardware/software compatibility, work on subsystem design and total system integration, and identify and resolve program support issues.…See more Participate in design reviews and project meetings. Requires a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Staff Engineer role focused on CPU design, RTL development, and physical design for next-generation high-performance, low-power SoCs. Responsibilities span microarchitecture definition, Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL coding, synthesis, physical implementation (floorplanning, placement, routing, timing closure), and PPA optimization.…See more Will collaborate across architecture, verification, DFT, and post-silicon teams, and develop automation scripts in Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell. Requires 4–10 years in ASIC/SoC, CPU, RTL, or physical design, strong digital design fundamentals, and hands-on experience with CPU microarchitecture and design closure flows.

As an Applications Engineering Consultant for Siemens EDA emulation tools, you will provide technical sales support to the Americas region, deploying Veloce Strato emulation and prototyping solutions for semiconductor and electronics companies. You will work directly with customers during product evaluations, troubleshoot technical obstacles, deliver presentations on new features, and gather feedback to improve products.…See more The role requires 7+ years of chip design, verification, simulation, or emulation experience with deep expertise in SystemVerilog/Verilog/VHDL, RTL coding, ASIC debug, and familiarity with industry emulation platforms (Veloce, Palladium, ZeBu) and simulation environments (Questa, Incisive, VCS). You will also need proficiency in scripting languages, Transaction Level Modeling, and the ability to communicate complex technical solutions to customers at multiple organizational levels.

AMD seeks a Principal Compiler Architect to lead the design and optimization of LLVM-based compilers for AMD GPUs, focusing on performance improvements for ML frameworks and HPC applications. The role involves working with architecture specialists on hardware bring-ups, debugging compiler issues, and developing groundbreaking compilation technologies for current and future GPU hardware.…See more The candidate will apply data-driven optimization strategies, stay current with hardware and software trends, and collaborate across teams to enhance compiler support for ML and HPC workloads. Required expertise includes strong C/C++ programming, understanding of GPU execution models, and ideally a track record of open-source LLVM contributions.

Design and optimize video analysis and quality assessment algorithms for next-generation video codec hardware accelerators (FPGA/ASIC). Implement C-models and firmware for advanced video encoding, collaborating across algorithm, architecture, software, and hardware teams.…See more Apply machine learning techniques including deep learning frameworks and transformer architectures for ROI detection, content understanding, and feature extraction. Integrate algorithms into production VOD/live streaming workflows and validate impact through A/B testing and objective quality metrics (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM).

Staff-level RF control software engineer responsible for designing and implementing software abstraction layers that support diverse radio hardware configurations on common protocol stacks. Designs test mode interfaces for hardware characterization and RF performance tuning, and optimizes device control transactions for multi-RAT, multi-SIM, and concurrent radio operations.…See more Applies expertise in antenna concepts, signal characterization, and RF component control (amplifiers, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, mixers, switches, sensors). Collaborates across ASIC design, modem/RF systems, systems test, hardware, and firmware teams while providing technical leadership at design reviews.

Design and optimize video analysis, quality assessment, and encoding algorithms for hardware-accelerated video codec solutions (FPGA/ASIC). Develop C-models and firmware for real-time video processing, implementing algorithms for ROI detection, content understanding, frame-level rate control, and objective quality metrics.…See more Collaborate with infrastructure and platform teams to integrate algorithms into production VOD and live-streaming workflows, validate performance through A/B testing, and optimize end-to-end video quality. The role requires strong programming skills in C/C++ or Python, knowledge of video quality standards (VMAF, PSNR, SSIM), and ideally experience with deep learning frameworks, video codecs, or embedded real-time systems.

Develop bare-metal firmware and low-level device drivers for Qualcomm reference platforms, focusing on hardware bring-up, validation, and early platform enablement. Work directly with hardware and silicon teams to debug SoC peripherals, implement test firmware, and resolve hardware/software integration issues using lab instrumentation and debug tools.…See more Design and maintain register-level software for a wide range of integrated peripherals including memory, displays, cameras, RF transceivers, and communication interfaces. Requires deep expertise in embedded systems, processor architectures, and hardware protocols with strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.