About Lyte
Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation. Lyte is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a global presence. For more information, visit www.lyte.ai
If you’re excited about building impactful technology in a dynamic, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!
About the role
- We are seeking an experienced Front-end Digital Design Engineer to join our Sunnyvale based team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Embedded and Mixedmode SoC architectures, Verilog, and Synthesis in deep node designs. As a Digital Design Engineer, you will work in cooperation with other teams to define SoCs’ architectures and SPECs, and the full cycle of developing complex SoCs from prototype to mass production
What you'll do
- Define the architecture and u-architecture of complex design blocks, DSP processing pipeline and SoC and document them
- Front-end implementation of the blocks from concept to synthesis
- Work together with the backend and dft teams to implement the design
- Define with the verification team the test-suite for the design, debug and fix bugs
- Contribute to design and tool methodologies, including AI tools, in the design flow
- Participate in silicon bringup debug post-silicon
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor, or higher degree, in Electrical or Computer Engineering or similar field
- At least 10 years of proven industrial experience in Digital Front-end designs
- Proven experience in embedded and mixed-mode SoC designs
- Deep knowledge in Verilog and System Verilog
- Experience in logic Synthesis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent Team player with superb teamwork capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with DSP HW design
- Experience with Back-end, DV, ATPG, BIST, SCAN, and DFT/M
- Experience in post-silicon validation
Benefits (subject to location and local regulations)
- Competitive salary and equity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible vacation and time-off policy
- Collaborative, fast-paced, and inclusive work environment
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with a highly cross-functional team
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- At least 10 years of industrial experience in digital front-end design
- Proven experience with embedded and mixed-mode SoC designs
- Deep knowledge of Verilog and SystemVerilog
- Experience with logic synthesis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration capabilities
- Experience with DSP hardware design
- Experience with backend design, design verification, ATPG, BIST, SCAN, and DFT/M
- Experience in post-silicon validation
What We Do
Lyte develops perception technology for robots and physical AI systems. Its LyteVision platform combines 4D sensing, RGB imaging, motion awareness, custom silicon, compute, and AI to provide unified spatial and visual data through a modular, plug-and-play system. The company serves robotics developers building autonomous systems for applications including industrial automation and last-mile delivery, helping machines perceive, understand, and operate safely in complex real-world environments.
