Director of Silicon Design (PCIE/Memory)

TL;DR

Director of Silicon Design (PCIE/Memory): Leading the development and delivery of production-ready PCIE/CXL and Memory IP subsystems for high-performance SoCs with an accent on RTL design execution, physical design closure, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on scaling RTL development, optimizing power and performance, and ensuring A0 silicon production for hyperscale cloud and AI customers.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $185,390 - $277,700 per annum

Company

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

What you will do

• Define and scale RTL development and drive reuse across IP and programs.
• Own the end-to-end PCIE/CXL and Memory subsystem RTL design execution and sign-off.
• Collaborate with architecture, DV, firmware, SoC, and post-silicon teams to influence specifications early.
• Manage distributed RTL Design teams and develop technical depth in future leaders.
• Ensure design schedules, risk assessment, physical design closure, and transparent tape-out readiness.
• Engage with ecosystem partners (JEDEC, IP vendors, PHY providers) on interoperability.

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 10-15 years of experience.
• Proven success delivering complex PCIE/CXL and/or Memory subsystems from architecture through RTL closure.
• Strong expertise in System Verilog RTL development, physical design convergence, and silicon bring-up.
• Proficiency with EDA verification tools, scripting languages (Python, Perl), and revision control.
• Deep understanding of PCIE/CXL architectures and memory technologies (DDR, LPDDR, HBM).
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.