[Remote] Staff ASIC Design Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ambarella Inc is a leading fabless semiconductor company at the forefront of edge AI-based computer vision. The Staff ASIC Design Engineer will work on highly differentiated SoC designs, contributing to video compression, image processing, and flexible compute systems for next-generation edge AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing video compression, image processing, vector computation, and flexible compute systems optimized for future AI agents and large language model (LLM) inference—alongside processor cores and memory subsystems using System Verilog, with a focus on enabling next-generation edge AI markets such as automation, robotics, and intelligent low power embedded systems
• Logic design, implementation, and verification using Verilog, System Verilog, and any required programing and scripting languages
• Synthesize and optimize RTL for timing, area, and power
• Explore micro-architecture and architectural tradeoffs via quick modelling using scripting languages such as python, Perl etc
• Developing front-end methodologies and tool flows
• Participating in chip bring-up and testing
• Analyzing and reviewing code coverage and functional coverage and providing recommendations to the verification team to address any gaps

Skills

• Master's degree in electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering with 5-10 years of experience
• Good understanding of computer architecture, logic design and VLSI design
• Knowledge of System Verilog, Verilog, python, and Perl
• Knowledge of design verification, and functional coverage
• Ability to program in scripting languages and the ability to write assembly language programs
• Strong communication skills and a good team player
• Adept problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of logic synthesis and timing closer is a plus

Benefits

• We also offer new-hire RSU grants and the opportunity for annual RSU grants, as well as other highly competitive benefits.

Company Overview

With an installed base of more than 42 million AI SoC units, Ambarella’s products are utilized in a wide variety of physical edge AI applications, spanning edge endpoint and edge infrastructure use cases including physical security, vehicle safety, telematics, autonomy, portable video, aerial drones, and other emerging robotic applications. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://ambarella.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship

Ambarella Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 31 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 19 in 2023, 17 in 2022, 38 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.