Application Engineer Architect (EDA)

TL;DR

Application Engineer Architect (EDA/AI): Leading technical engagements and influencing next-generation EDA and Agentic-AI solutions for semiconductor companies, with an accent on achieving best-in-class PPA and guiding adoption of digital implementation technologies. Focus on driving complex benchmarks, optimizing flows, and deploying cutting-edge methodologies for design closure at advanced nodes.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, California, USA

Salary: $157,500–$292,500 annually

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) software and services for semiconductor and system design.

What you will do

• Lead technical engagements with customers and partners to achieve best-in-class PPA.
• Guide the adoption of hirify.global’s digital implementation, signoff technologies, and AgenticAI features.
• Partner with R&D and Product Engineering to influence tool enhancements.
• Drive complex benchmarks, flow optimizations, and deployment of cutting-edge methodologies.
• Represent hirify.global at industry forums, author technical papers, and deliver keynote presentations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IC design implementation and signoff.
• 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) for design closure.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Work on challenging projects to make an impact on the world of technology.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.