Staff Process Development Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Austin, United States; on-site

Annual salary: $165,000–$220,000, plus equity.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage hardware startup developing semiconductor hardware, software, fabrication tools, components, and in-house manufacturing processes.

What you will do

• Design and run laboratory experiments for semiconductor, etching, and thin-film fabrication methods.
• Read academic papers and technical literature to guide experimental design and iterate on new process concepts.
• Operate etch, deposition, lithography, and metrology systems.
• Develop, transfer, and optimize process recipes across platforms, focusing on consistency, yield, and throughput.
• Analyze process data, troubleshoot recipe and equipment issues, and document findings for the engineering team.
• Contribute to novel R&D processes and influence semiconductor tool design.

Requirements

• PhD plus 10 years of experience, or equivalent experience, developing nanofabrication processes and device flows and mentoring technical teams.
• Experience operating dry etch, thin-film deposition, and lithography tools.
• Hands-on cleanroom experience with multi-step fabrication flows.
• Experience developing and optimizing recipes for dry etch, thin-film deposition, or lithography.
• Familiarity with ellipsometry, profilometry, SEM, and related metrology methods.
• Ability to work on-site in Austin and comply with U.S. export controls is required.

Nice to have

• Mechanical or maintenance experience with fabrication tools.
• Full device-flow experience.

Culture & Benefits

• High-ownership role with autonomy in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, holidays, sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Visa sponsorship, life and disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Weekly learning and development opportunities.
• Commuter benefits, office meals, snacks, and late-night rides from the office.