Senior Staff Engineer, Digital IC Design (Semiconductors)

TL;DR

Senior Staff Engineer, Digital IC Design (SystemVerilog/SoC): Integration of internal and external IP blocks at the chip level with an accent on SoC architecture and timing closure. Focus on driving SoC designs from initial stages to tape-out and implementing micro-architectural specifications for processor IP blocks.

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $134,390 - $201,300 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Integrate internal and external IP blocks at the chip level within the SOC Integration team.
• Take ownership of SoC design from initial stages to completion, including floorplanning and IP block interconnection.
• Conduct static checks and assist with subsystem and chip-level verification efforts.
• Drive timing closure and use EDA tools for functional and gate-level simulations, code quality checks, and CDC.
• Lead design efforts for internal processor IP blocks and deliver micro-architectural specifications.
• Leverage next-generation AI tools to optimize and enhance existing design workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (5+ years experience) or Master's/PhD (3+ years experience) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Proven track record of taping out complex SoCs and conducting post-silicon debug.
• Strong RTL design skills using SystemVerilog.
• Hands-on experience with SoC integration, clock/reset design, CDC, and timing constraints.
• Familiarity with ARM protocols (APB, AHB, AXI, CHI) and NOC architectures.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. export control laws (EAR).

Nice to have

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Tcl.

Culture & Benefits

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