Principal Engineer, Physical Design (Semiconductor)

Location: Hsinchu City, Taiwan; full-time onsite role.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions and custom Processor/ASIC products for enterprise, cloud and AI, carrier, server, 5G/6G, automotive, and networking applications.

What you will do

• Architect and lead next-generation physical design methodologies and automation flows.
• Provide technical leadership for RTL-to-GDSII implementation, including synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and timing closure.
• Advise multiple projects, influence design decisions, and resolve complex implementation challenges.
• Collaborate with global RTL, verification, CAD, and other cross-functional teams.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers and promote physical design best practices.
• Evaluate EDA tools and technologies and represent physical design in technical and roadmap discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification, including leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of RTL-to-GDSII flows, including synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and timing closure.
• Strong expertise in static timing analysis tools such as PrimeTime or Tempus, and power/signal integrity tools such as Voltus or RedHawk.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, and Makefile for automation and flow development.
• Demonstrated experience developing and deploying physical design methodologies and flows.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including mentoring junior engineers and influencing cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience working with EDA vendors and evaluating new tools and technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Eligibility for bonus and equity plans, including a new-hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.
• Resources and support for professional growth and development.
• Employment is subject to eligibility for access to export-controlled technology; some applicants may require an export license review.

Hiring process

• Interviews assess individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• AI tools, transcription applications, automated answer generators, and automated note-taking bots are prohibited during interviews.