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ASIC Research Engineer- Front-End Digital Design.

ENGINEERING$115K–140K/YR
USC’s Information Sciences Institute (ISI), a unit of the university’s Viterbi School of Engineering, is a world leader in the research and development of advanced information processing, computing, communications and artificial intelligence technologies. ISI’s 400 faculty, professional staff and graduate students carry out extraordinary information sciences research at three distinct locations - Arlington, VA; Marina Del Rey, CA; and Waltham, MA. ISI’s CS&T Division has an opening in Arlington, VA for an ASIC Research Engineer – Front-end Digital Design, to perform digital design of advanced ASIC prototypes addressing problems of national importance. The Engineer will work with a cutting-edge team to design and verify register-transfer level (RTL) models of CPUs, memories, and accelerators for applications such as communications, signal processing, and security. The Engineer will have opportunities to collaborate with ISI’s MOSIS 2.0 service, integrate third-party IP cores, and gain experience working with top research sponsors such as DARPA, IARPA, and the CHIPS Act. The position provides a collaborative, flexible university setting with rich learning and growth opportunities. The Engineer will gain experience in a fast-moving research setting and work toward a better and more secure future. The work will be based in ISI's Arlington, VA office. Minimum Qualifications Ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Per U.S. government regulations, eligibility to handle CUI requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency. Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Bachelor’s degree with >3 years of experience, or Master’s degree Demonstrated excellence creating digital designs with Verilog, System Verilog, or VHDL RTL Solid understanding of computer architecture and microarchitecture Demonstrated skills with EDA tools, scripting, revision control Preferred Qualifications Experience using logic synthesis and timing tools Familiarity with digital design verification Familiarity with performance modeling Familiarity with agile hardware design methodologies Experience with AI-assisted workflows Experience using FPGAs Effective at verbal communication and giving clear explanations The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000 to $140,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. Why work at ISI Work on exciting and engaging projects that have real-life impact. Small project team environment allows for involvement across entire project lifecycle. A quality work-life balance. Opportunities for free, top-tier university education for you and your children. Great benefits - medical to matched retirement Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Experience: 5 years Required Skills: Experience with Linux. Preferred Skills: Proven leadership ability. Experience with artificial intelligence, very large-scale integration design, machine learning, deep learning (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, HuggingFace), and Dockerization. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$155735.htmld USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (If you already work for USC, see Your USC career.) At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!
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$115k–140k/yr
Where
Arlington · VA · United States of America
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21 Oct, 2026
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