Digital ASIC Design Manager

About imec Qatar 

Imec Qatar is a new regional office where we drive our mission of pioneering innovative semiconductor solutions that lay the foundation for a smarter, greener, and truly AI-driven future. Specializing in advanced design tools for emerging technologies like silicon photonics and 3D integrated circuits, imec Qatar is at the forefront of chip development. And we're driving the future with intelligent solutions to optimize infrastructure, and deep-tech innovations targeting applications for a sustainable society. 
This is more than just a new office - it's the start of an exciting journey. With the launch of imec Qatar, you have the unique opportunity to join us from day one and help shape the future of semiconductor innovation in the region. Be part of the team from the very beginning, joining us as Digital ASIC Design Manager.

What you will do

You will be a technical IC Design leader building and leading a team of design engineers that will work in close cooperation with the design and PDK teams in Belgium. Your work will be instrumental in optimizing the imec design flow, the design of SoCs and the maturization of imec PDK’s.  

You will:  

• Lead and inspire a group of ASIC and PDK design experts 
• Manage the resources of the team and follow up the work as to meet the set goals 
• Foster communication and mutual learning within the group 
• Onboard, coach and guide new team members 
• Build a relationship and interface with imec management and radiate the strategy and goals to the team members 
• Be the go-to person for day-to-day work content related questions 
• Represent the group in management and resourcing meetings. 

You will be part of imec, and that means… 

You will join a world-class research center in nanotechnology at our brand-new office in Doha (Qatar). You will build a team that shapes technology that will determine the society of tomorrow. Imec is an inclusive employer with an open, multicultural, and informal working environment. We provide ample room for initiative and professional development. 

Who you are

• You are able to lead a team of highly educated design engineers and have shown that in earlier work experience 
• You have at least 10 years of relevant mainly digital chip design experience 
• You have a good understanding of the full mixed-signal ASIC design flow 
• You are aware of the EDA tools and flows that are used in the ASIC design space 
• Experience with D2D interfaces and protocols (e.g. UCIe) for high-performance data exchange between chiplets is an asset 
• Knowledge of stringent requirements for automotive application e.g. functional safety (ISO 26262), reliability (AEC Q100) and cybersecurity is an asset 
• You understand the importance of good documentation 
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) 
  
  

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