Digital Design Engineer, Principal (AI)

TL;DR

Digital Design Engineer, Principal (AI Datacenter): Driving micro-architecture and RTL development while spearheading HW/SW co-design efforts that power the next generation of AI datacenter technologies with an accent on SoC solutions that set new standards for performance and efficiency. Focus on architecting and developing advanced SoC designs, including high-value IP blocks such as Ethernet MAC, PCS, and packet processing engines.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $182,360 - $273,200 per annum

Company

hirify.global’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world.

What you will do

• Lead Micro-Architecture Vision: Architect and develop advanced SoC designs, including high-value IP blocks such as Ethernet MAC, PCS, and packet processing engines, to enable next-generation networking performance.
• Deliver Complex, High-Performance Solutions: Partner with architects and verification engineers to design, validate, and optimize sophisticated, timing-critical systems—mastering every stage of the SoC front-end design flow, from timing closure to power optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 10–15 years of hands-on industry experience, or a Master’s/PhD with 5–10 years of groundbreaking work in digital IC design.
• Deep, practical knowledge of System-on-Chip architecture, including processor cores, memory subsystems, and peripheral interfaces gained through real-world design challenges.
• Extensive experience creating and optimizing Verilog RTL, with expertise in Spyglass for thorough LINT and Clock Domain Crossing (CDC) checks to ensure flawless implementation.
• Skilled in Perl and Python, using scripting to accelerate workflows, enhance efficiency, and tackle complex design tasks.
• A track record of delivering production-quality designs on aggressive schedules, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and innovation under pressure.
• In-depth knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards, ensuring cutting-edge performance and industry compliance in high-speed networking solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• 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.