Lead ASIC Design Engineer (Digital Design)

TL;DR

Lead ASIC Design Engineer (Digital Design): Leading next-generation silicon projects with an accent on top-level architecture, microarchitecture, and full chip integration. Focus on driving the design outcome from product definition to tape-out sign-off and managing PPA targets.

Location: San Jose, California. Must have legal authorization to work in the US

Salary: $143,800 - $230,000

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.

What you will do

• Serve as the Chip Lead, defining top-level digital architecture and owning the integration lifecycle.
• Coordinate between Logic Design, Physical Design, and Verification to meet PPA targets.
• Author and optimize synthesizable SystemVerilog/Verilog RTL for complex digital blocks.
• Drive chip timing constraints (SDC), CDC strategies, and block-level timing budgets.
• Manage logic synthesis and Static Timing Analysis (STA) using EDA tools.
• Collaborate with post-silicon validation teams for chip bring-up and debug.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 12+ years of industry experience in ASIC/SoC digital design.
• Proven track record of owning chip projects or serving as a design lead.
• Expert proficiency in SystemVerilog/Verilog and microarchitecture principles.
• Deep experience with Synopsys or Cadence EDA tools for synthesis and STA.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required

Nice to have

• Experience with SerDes, PCIe, DDR, or high-speed PHY-adjacent architectures.
• Familiarity with DFT planning, scan insertion, and ATPG.
• Scripting skills in Python, Tcl, or Perl for design flow automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary with discretionary annual bonuses.
• New hire equity grants and annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.