Senior Digital Front-End Design Engineer

Senior Digital Front-End Design Engineer

VeroTech

Leuven, Belgium

Join VeroTech as a Senior Digital Front-End Design Engineer and take part in cutting-edge ASIC design implementations. Collaborate with a talented Front-End team, delivering high-quality design services to both internal research groups and global clients.

About the role

In this role, you will be instrumental in the RTL-to-GDS flow, ensuring the efficient implementation of complex ASIC designs. Your work will involve performing RTL synthesis, optimizing designs for timing, area, and power, and collaborating closely with physical design teams for seamless integration.

Key responsibilities

• Execute DFT (Design-for-Test) insertion using industry-standard tools;
• Conduct Logical Equivalence Checking (LEC) to validate design integrity;
• Generate and validate ATPG (Automatic Test Pattern Generation) patterns;
• Improve test coverage through advanced methodologies;
• Run pre-layout and post-layout test pattern simulations to ensure robustness;
• Utilize Cadence or Synopsys EDA tools for synthesis, DFT insertion, and ATPG;
• Apply Tessent tools for DFT insertion and ATPG in specific projects;
• Troubleshoot and resolve design issues across the front-end flow;
• Document design processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives;
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality design services.

What we're looking for

We seek an experienced professional with a deep understanding of ASIC front-end design.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of experience in ASIC front-end design, including RTL-to-GDS flow;
• Proven expertise in synthesis, DFT, LEC, ATPG, and test coverage improvement;
• Hands-on experience with Cadence (preferred) or Synopsys toolsets;
• Familiarity with Tessent tools for DFT and ATPG;
• Solid understanding of digital design principles, timing closure, and test strategies;
• Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog and scripting languages (Tcl, Python, etc.);
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams;
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail;
• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).