ASIC Design Engineer - Digital DSP Design & Analog/Mixed-Signal

ASIC Design Engineer – DSP / Analog / SerDes Celero Communications is an exciting and fast-growing semiconductor startup developing innovative technologies that power next-generation AI and data center infrastructure. Our products enable high-performance optical connectivity and next-generation optical transceivers and modems. Celero is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Design Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced ASICs for high-speed optical communication systems. The ideal candidate will have strong digital ASIC design expertise combined with hands-on experience in DSP, Analog, and/or SerDes technologies. What You Will Do • Design and implement high-performance digital circuits and ASIC blocks using Verilog and SystemVerilog. • Develop and integrate DSP, digital communication, and high-speed SerDes functionality into complex ASIC designs. • Work closely with Analog, SerDes, DSP, Architecture, Verification, Physical Design, and Systems teams to develop and integrate mixed-signal ASICs. • Participate in the design and development of high-speed data paths, signal processing blocks, control logic, and interfaces for optical communication systems. • Perform synthesis, timing analysis, lint, formal equivalence, Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), and related ASIC implementation and signoff activities. • Optimize designs for performance, power, and area (PPA). • Perform RTL simulation and debugging to ensure design functionality and performance. • Contribute to block-level and top-level integration, verification, and silicon bring-up. • Participate in architecture and design reviews and provide technical guidance to other engineers. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex design and system-level issues. • Develop scripts and automation using Python, Tcl, or similar languages to improve design and verification efficiency. • Contribute to ASIC development from architecture and RTL through tapeout and silicon validation. What You Will Bring • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • 5+ years of experience in digital ASIC design, with demonstrated ownership of complex ASIC blocks or subsystems. • Strong proficiency in Verilog and/or SystemVerilog. • Strong understanding of digital design principles, RTL design, and ASIC development methodologies. • Hands-on experience with ASIC design flows and industry-standard EDA tools. • Strong knowledge of one or more of the following areas: - Digital Signal Processing (DSP) - High-speed SerDes - Analog/Mixed-Signal ICs - Digital communications - Optical communications • Experience working with DSP algorithms, data-path architectures, FEC, equalization, modulation/demodulation, or other high-speed communication technologies. • Understanding of SerDes architectures and high-speed interfaces, including TX/RX datapaths, equalization, clocking, and related mixed-signal interfaces. •…