Digital Design Engineer I (VLSI)

TL;DR

Digital Design Engineer I (VLSI): Contributing to the digital IC design and development of system-on-chip (SoC) architectures for wireless microcontroller products with an accent on RTL development, logic implementation, and verification. Focus on designing and validating digital logic blocks, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting silicon bring-up activities.

Location: Must be based in Austin, Texas (Hybrid)

Salary: $78,750 - $146,250 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives through highly integrated SoCs.

What you will do

• Contribute to digital IC design and SoC architecture development for wireless microcontrollers.
• Design, implement, and validate digital logic blocks for mixed-signal SoC solutions.
• Develop RTL code and support system-level digital design activities.
• Collaborate with analog, verification, firmware, and systems engineering teams.
• Create models, simulations, and verification plans to ensure design quality.
• Support silicon bring-up, validation, and characterization processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Academic or project experience in VLSI design, digital IC design, or SoC development.
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals including RTL, FSMs, and timing concepts.
• Proficiency with hardware description languages such as Verilog or SystemVerilog.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment.

Nice to have

• Internship or research experience in semiconductor product development.
• Exposure to digital verification methodologies and EDA tools.
• Knowledge of embedded systems or wireless communication architectures.
• Experience with mixed-signal design concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with HSA options.
• 401k plan with company match and equity rewards (RSUs).
• Flexible PTO schedule and 3 paid volunteer days per year.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Onsite gym, free snacks, and monthly wellness offerings.
• Supportive environment with back-up childcare and adoption assistance.