Senior Staff Digital IC Designer (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Digital IC Designer (Semiconductors): Developing next-generation high-speed PAM/Coherent DSPs and PHY designs using cutting-edge CMOS technology with an accent on RTL development, synthesis, and timing closure. Focus on producing high-quality hardware by collaborating closely with architecture, verification, physical design, and DFT teams.

Location: Pavia, Italy (Onsite position).

Company

hirify.global is a leader in semiconductor solutions, building essential data infrastructure for enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Develop efficient RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog, synthesis, and backend resources.
• Design, debug, and support ICs, IPs, and block-level DFT.
• Implement and contribute to specifying digital chip features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, floorplanning, backend, and verification.
• Participate in full-cycle chip design, from specification and micro-architecture to static timing analysis and gate-level simulation.
• Develop post-silicon debug and correlation processes.

Requirements

• MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Fluent in RTL coding design techniques, including DFT, resets, LEC, and Lint.
• Experience with synthesis, static-timing closure, formal verification, and gate-level simulations.
• Practical knowledge of multi-clock designs and IP integration.
• Hands-on experience with chip development tools and methodologies.
• Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and information under applicable laws.

Nice to have

• Design experience in high-speed (>1 GHz) high-performance DSP products.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, and UNIX shell.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and transparent work environment focused on innovation.
• Involvement in developing industry-leading semiconductor technology.
• Opportunity to contribute to essential data infrastructure for AI and cloud sectors.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.

Hiring process

• Fair and authentic interview process to evaluate individual experience and thought process.
• Note: The use of AI tools during interviews is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.