ABOUT ROCKLEY PHOTONICS

Leveraging the power of its industry-leading silicon photonics technology, Rockley Photonics is poised to revolutionize how people manage their health and well-being by delivering the next generation of sensing platforms for mobile health monitoring. Additionally, Rockley's unique silicon photonic technology could support a range of mission critical applications in other high-growth industries, including machine vision and self-driving cars. Simply put, Rockley believes that photonics will eventually become as pervasive as micro-electronics and therefore has the potential to transform a virtually limitless range of technology applications.

Formed in 2013, Rockley is uniquely positioned to build industry-disrupting solutions that address the needs of both mass markets and a wide variety of vertical markets. From photonics integrated circuits (PICs) and biosensing modules to advanced sensing algorithms, cloud analytics, and AI, Rockley offers products that fit the specific needs of almost any customer. Rockley has partnered with numerous tier-1 customers across a diverse range of industries to deliver the complex optical systems required to bring transformational products to market.

Rockley has offices in California, Finland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. To learn more about Rockley, visit rockleyphotonics.com.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Principal IC Digital Design and Verification Engineer will report to the Director of IC Design and work closely with the Systems Engineering and Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering Teams, with the primary goal of creating high-performance, innovative SOC ASICs for Rockley Photonics' products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of SOC ASICs with embedded processor and memory;
• Develop chip level micro architecture and block specifications;
• Develop system and chip level simulation verification techniques and methodology;
• Develop verification test benches and verification methodology;
• Research, select, integrate, and verify IP blocks;
• Perform RTL level design and verification of digital sub-system;
• Perform or direct physical implementation of digital design;
• Perform LINT verification, timing closure, and power integrity analysis;
• Work with IC design team members to ensure proper implementation;
• Interface and manage design partner companies for IP and contract services;
• Write scripts to automate EDA tools, e.g. simulation, synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, equivalence checking;
• Write scripts to automate EDA tools, e.g. simulation, synthesis, place and route, static timing analysis, equivalence checking;

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND EXPECTATIONS

• BS in Engineering, MS or Ph.D.;
• 10+ years of experience in development of ASIC verification;
• Experience with SOC ASIC verification.  (microprocessor, memories, digital logic and mixed signal circuits;
• Experience with digital verification using UVM and contrainted-random verification techniques;
• Proficiency in unit-delay and back-annotated gate-level simulation;
• Strong understanding of ASIC design flows, digital logic, and digital architectures/systems. Experience with mixed signal circuit verification is a plus;
• Experience with evaluating, selecting, and integrating  verification IP & tools;
• Strong knowledge of SystemVerilog assertion methodology and functional coverage;
• Python or equilvalent scripting skills;
• Strong multi-tasking and teamwork skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Successful competencies include integrity, intelligence, persistence, organization, efficiency, pro-active, attention to details;

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are performed primarily in an office environment using standard office equipment such as computers. Position requires travel within the U.S. and International.  Work hours may consistently exceed 40 hours a week. This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements.

EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements. This position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.  Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under US export laws.

This position is available for visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Rockley is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, racial expression, including protective hairstyles, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Rockley is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.