Front End CAD Principal Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Front End CAD Principal Engineer (Semiconductor): Developing next-generation automated design flows and add-on tools for semiconductor solutions with an accent on modular CAD infrastructure and design methodology. Focus on optimizing RTL linting, equivalence checking, and driving architectural alignment across multiple business units.

Location: Santa Clara, CA; Irvine, CA; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Westborough, MA. Must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under U.S. law.

Salary: $150,680 - $225,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides essential semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain leading-edge CAD flows to address the needs of various Business Units.
• Deploy and support highly modular and automated CAD flows.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and flow teams to ensure optimal integration within the overall CAD platform.
• Create innovative solutions to solve increasing design challenges.
• Lead stakeholder alignment across multiple BUs regarding key CAD architectural decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10-15 years experience (or Master's/PhD with 5-10 years).
• Strong scripting skills in Tcl and Python for flow development.
• Proficiency in Verilog and System Verilog Design and Verification.
• Experience with RTL linting tools and clock domain crossing (CDC).
• Experience with git revision control.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information (EAR) as defined under U.S. law.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Equivalence Checking (LEC or Formality).
• Experience with UPF definition and multiple power domains implementation.
• Knowledge of RTL qualification, integration, and release processes.
• Ability to write, validate, and debug timing constraints (SDC).
• Knowledge of Synthesis tools and downstream integration with P&R tools.
• Experience implementing Functional ECOs.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs and an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards for professional milestones.