CPU Memory Design Engineer (CMOS)

Location: Austin, Texas, United States; hybrid work model with time split between the assigned hirify.global site and off-site work

Annual salary: $122,440–$232,190 USD

Company

hirify.global develops CPU products and platforms for PCs and other computing form factors through its Client Computing Group.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and build full-custom and compiler-based SRAMs, ROMs, custom memories, digital circuits, caches, and large signal arrays for hirify.global CPUs and SoCs.
• Perform memory circuit design, technical readiness activities, characterization, and simulations.
• Design cache critical paths and custom blocks within strict power, performance, and area constraints.
• Drive memory path-finding, PPA optimization, bit-cell and complex periphery IC design, and automation.
• Develop memory arrays and IP, introduce circuit innovations, define methodologies, and execute project schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a STEM-related field with 4+ years of experience, or a master’s degree with 3+ years of experience; PhD holders are also considered.
• Proficiency in CMOS circuit design, digital logic optimization, and power, performance, and area trade-offs.
• Expertise in VLSI circuits and design methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model from the assigned hirify.global site in Austin, Texas.

Nice to have

• Experience with low-power implementation techniques and memory design.
• Familiarity with circuit and layout trade-offs for optimized designs.
• Knowledge of EBB design tools, flows, methodologies, and signal integrity analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, dynamic CPU design environment focused on high-performance and low-power circuits.
• Collaboration with domain experts across technology development.
• Competitive pay, stock bonuses, health benefits, retirement programs, and vacation.
• Work model combining on-site and off-site work.