**Introduction** At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You’ll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress. **Your role and responsibilities** We are looking for a Digital Design Engineer to join our ASIC development team. As part of this job, you will: * Develop logic for ASIC applications. * Design/modify Reed-Solomon ECC Encoders and Decoders. * Verify designs using simulation tools. * Generate and support accurate timing assertions and verify timing compliance. **Required technical and professional expertise** General Requirements: * Exposure to Hardware Development: Familiarity with designing, developing, and testing hardware components, including computer chips, circuit boards, firmware, and computer systems. * Understanding of Engineering Processes: Knowledge of existing engineering activities related to processes, systems, products, devices, components, equipment, or production. * Experience with Research and Architecture: Exposure to research and architecture definition for hardware systems, including design team lead and development activities. More Specific Job Requirements: * Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog coding. * Experience with verification using simulation tools. * Experience with timing analysis principles and writing timing assertions. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Exposure to Computer Chips: Familiarity with designing, developing, and testing computer chips, including understanding of chip architecture and functionality. * Understanding of Circuit Boards: Knowledge of circuit board design, development, and testing, including familiarity with PCB layout and fabrication processes. * Familiarity with Firmware Development: Exposure to firmware development, including understanding of programming languages and firmware testing methodologies. * Experience designing and verifying Reed-Solomon ECC logic. * Experience with a logic equivalency tool and a LINT tool . IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.