Senior Digital IC Design Engineer

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!
Ouster is seeking a Digital IC Design Engineer to play a critical role in designing and building next-generation, commercial-grade LiDAR systems. The candidate must have a background in digital circuit specification, design and verification for ASIC / Mixed-Signal SoCs. We are looking for a person who is interested in working in a start-up style environment where responsibilities can be varied and where there are great opportunities to broaden knowledge and skills. It’s a great chance to have a real impact on the design of some of the most exciting imaging systems being developed today. The most qualified candidate will be selected to join our innovative, collaborative and dynamic team in our Advanced Development Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Concept definition of digital architecture & blocks
Specification writing
RTL design & verification ((System)Verilog/VHDL)
Close working with analog IC designers and sub-contractors
Support DfT strategy & implementation
Debug of RTL/gate level simulations/failures to root cause
Scripting (Python, Perl, etc.)
Collaboration with firmware, hardware, software, analog IC design engineers
Prepare technical reports, proposals and presentations
Some experience with design synthesis, timing closure & STA is desirable
Prototyping with FPGA desirable
MATLAB modelling of algorithms a bonus
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
3+ years experience of relevant industrial experience in digital design
Experience with automotive electronics a bonus
We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these
requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role.
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