Staff Engineer, Digital IC Design (SoC)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer, Digital IC Design (SoC): Leading the design and integration of complex IP blocks and SoCs for high-performance compute and automotive applications with an accent on RTL design, functional simulation, and chip-level integration. Focus on driving tape-out success, optimizing micro-architectures, and leveraging advanced EDA and AI tools to enhance development workflows.

Location: Must be based in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $113,920 - $170,600 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a leading semiconductor company providing essential data infrastructure solutions across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Integrate internal and external IP blocks at the chip level in collaboration with the SOC Integration team.
• Lead the design effort for internally developed processor IP blocks to meet specific architectural requirements.
• Perform functional simulations, gate-level simulations, and CDC checks using industry-standard EDA tools.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams including physical design, verification, and packaging to ensure zero-defect tape-outs.
• Develop and utilize automation tools and next-generation AI workflows to accelerate design cycles.
• Deliver detailed micro-architectural specifications for complex designs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering with 2-3+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law.
• Strong RTL design skills using SystemVerilog.
• Hands-on experience with block design, subsystem, or SoC integration and debug.
• Proven experience in taping out one or two complex SoCs.
• Familiarity with ARM protocols such as APB, AHB, AXI, and CHI.

Nice to have

• Experience with scripting languages like Python or Tcl.
• Understanding of the impact of front-end RTL decisions on physical implementation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive financial well-being programs including an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust family support and mental health resources.
• Commitment to professional growth and leadership development.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate employee contributions.