EDA Tools Software Engineer (EDA)

Location: Hybrid work model in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, splitting time between the assigned hirify.global site and off-site.

Annual salary: $128,880–$245,160 USD.

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops software tools and processes supporting advanced semiconductor hardware design and manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design and develop software tools and automation flows for hardware design and manufacturing.
• Gather user stories, requirements, and feedback from internal teams.
• Write functional and test code and automate build and deployment processes.
• Perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing of software tools.
• Debug and enhance existing tools and workflows and document and implement semiconductor process design rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 4+ years of hands-on industry experience; or a master’s degree and 3+ years; or a PhD and 6+ months.
• Hands-on industry experience developing software tools.
• Proficiency in one or more EDA tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor.
• Expertise in one or more scripting languages: Shell scripting, Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with semiconductor processing and device physics, including lithography, etch, and deposition tools.
• Experience with VLSI mask design, layout verification, and Cadence Virtuoso or KLayout.
• Hands-on experience with Calibre DRV, Calibre, or IC Validator for design rule verification.
• Knowledge of microprocessor design, computer architecture, and custom design debugging.
• Strong communication skills for conveying complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time experienced-hire position with Shift 1 in the United States.
• Hybrid work model combining on-site and off-site work.
• Benefits include health, retirement, and vacation programs.
• Total compensation may include competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefits.