Technical Lead Digital Design Engineer (ASIC)

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Base salary: $160,000–$200,000 USD annually.

Company

hirify.global provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through semiconductor-based connectivity solutions and software for CXL, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe, and UALink systems.

What you will do

• Own RTL implementation of complex digital designs from micro-architecture through sign-off.
• Contribute to next-generation high-performance connectivity solutions and take designs through silicon bring-up.
• Collaborate with verification teams on test plans and debug issues.
• Support timing closure and implement Design-for-Test features.
• Develop scripting and automation to improve ASIC methodologies and design infrastructure.
• Work cross-functionally with verification, physical design, and DFT teams while being accountable for design quality and success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience developing SoC or silicon products in server, storage, and/or networking markets.
• Expertise in RTL coding with SystemVerilog and synthesis with Synopsys or Cadence.
• Experience delivering high-quality digital designs from definition to production, including high-speed design in advanced technology nodes.
• Understanding of functional and formal verification at block and chip level, clocking, CDC, RDC, and static-timing analysis.
• Proficiency with high-speed protocols such as PCIe, Ethernet, DDR, or similar, plus IP development and integration experience.
• Expertise in design methodology, CAD automation, or design infrastructure; proven SystemVerilog and Python expertise in a production environment.
• Familiarity with Synopsys and/or Cadence digital design flows and basic understanding of UVM-based verification methodologies.
• Ability to learn, balance multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, communicate effectively, collaborate with global teams, and work independently on high-quality designs.

Nice to have

• Experience with embedded firmware development or standard embedded processor subsystems such as RISC-V or Arm.
• Knowledge of Design-for-Test in a production environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on creativity, innovation, and diverse perspectives.
• Work with global cross-functional teams on high-performance connectivity products.
• hirify.global encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.