Senior Principal Software Engineer (Compiler Development)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Software Engineer (Compiler Development): Architecting and evolving the Xcelium logic simulator compiler for complex chip designs with an accent on SystemVerilog language extensions and high-performance code generation. Focus on implementing advanced performance optimizations in C++ to handle multi-billion gate designs and AI-accelerated chip verification.

Location: Burlington, MA (Onsite)

Salary: $140,000–$260,000

Company

hirify.global Design Systems is a leading provider of EDA software, hardware, and IP, enabling engineers to design and verify complex integrated circuits and electronic systems.

What you will do

• Design and implement advanced SystemVerilog language extensions.
• Develop and optimize high-performance front-end and code generation compiler components.
• Conduct deep-dive bottleneck analysis and implement performance optimizations in C++.
• Architect compiler solutions specifically tuned for complex AI designs and neural processing units.
• Explore and prototype innovative features including LLM-enhanced compilation and distributed compilation.

Requirements

• BS with 10+ years, MS with 7+ years, or PhD with 5+ years of experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Compiler Development, EDA, or High-Performance Computing.
• Expert-level proficiency in modern C++.
• Deep understanding of SystemVerilog or Verilog.
• Proven track record in compiler theory including parsing, semantic analysis, and code generation.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of LLVM or similar compiler frameworks.
• Experience with Python for internal tooling and test automation.
• Familiarity with hardware verification environments like UVM.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunity to work on industry-leading EDA tools impacting global semiconductor production.