Sr Application Engineer Architect (AI)

Location: San Jose

Salary: $187,600 to $348,400

Company

hirify.global hires and develops leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

What you will do

• Define and execute technical engagement strategies for top semiconductor design teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor for executive-level stakeholders, guiding adoption of hirify.global’s digital implementation, signoff technologies and AgenticAI features across advanced nodes.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Application Engineers, fostering technical excellence and career growth.
• Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements based on real-world customer requirements.
• Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies for Synthesis, P&R, STA, IR Drop, and power/timing closure.
• Establish best practices for engagement models, resource planning, and technical escalations to ensure timely and successful project execution.

Requirements

• 20+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff, with demonstrated success in managing large-scale technical programs.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Deep expertise in digital design fundamentals, advanced node implementation (3nm and below), and EDA tool ecosystems.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and driving customer success at executive levels.
• Strong proficiency in scripting (Tcl, Python, Perl) and flow customization for design closure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with hirify.global tools (Genus, Innovus, Tempus, Voltus, Conformal, Cerebrus) and competitive solutions highly desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Variety of medical, dental and vision plan options.