Principal Digital IC Design Engineer (Security)

TL;DR

Principal Digital IC Design Engineer (Security): Driving innovation in secure, high-performance computing by developing cutting-edge solutions for AI, cloud, and enterprise applications with an accent on cryptographic engines, secure key management, and hardware root-of-trust implementations. Focus on developing and optimizing RTL for performance, power, and area, ensuring compliance with security standards, and solving complex design challenges.

Location: Westborough, MA. This position requires eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and software; applicants who are not U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals may be subject to an export license review.

Salary: $165,000–$244,200 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a semiconductor company that provides essential building blocks for data infrastructure, enabling new possibilities across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize RTL for performance, power, and area, ensuring compliance with security standards and protocols.
• Collaborate with architecture, verification, and physical design teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready IP.
• Drive design reviews and provide technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers.
• Analyze and resolve complex design challenges, including timing closure and power optimization.
• Design and implement security IP blocks for custom compute solutions, including cryptographic accelerators, secure boot, and hardware root-of-trust.
• Stay current with emerging security technologies and apply them to next-generation compute platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years or Master’s/PhD with 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Strong understanding of SoC architecture, processor cores, memory, and peripheral interfaces.
• Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for design.
• Experience with low-power design techniques, clock-domain crossing, and design-for-test (DFT).
• Proven ability to lead complex design projects, mentor team members, and collaborate across functional teams.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. law is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with security IP design, including cryptographic algorithms (AES, RSA, ECC), secure boot, and hardware root-of-trust.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family support, and mental/physical health.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.

Hiring process

• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (e.g., transcription apps, real-time answer generators, automated note-taking bots) during interviews.