Design Engineer I (Embedded)

TL;DR

Design Engineer I (Digital IC): Transforming RTL designs into manufacturable silicon with an accent on synthesis, physical design, and timing closure. Focus on performing static timing analysis (STA), developing SDC constraints, and ensuring signoff for high-performance low-power integrated circuits.

Location: Hybrid in Austin, Texas

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

Company

hirify.global is a leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, building integrated SoCs for the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets.

What you will do

• Support the physical implementation of digital designs from RTL through GDSII/tapeout.
• Develop and maintain timing constraints (SDC) for block-level and chip-level designs.
• Perform static timing analysis (STA) to identify and resolve timing violations.
• Manage block-level and chip-level signoff activities to meet performance, power, and quality targets.
• Collaborate with Design, Verification, DFT, and CAD teams to drive implementation closure.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of physical implementation methodologies and automation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Academic or project experience with Static Timing Analysis (STA).
• Experience developing or working with timing constraints (SDC).
• Understanding of digital IC design and implementation concepts.
• Knowledge of chip-level or block-level signoff methodologies.
• Must be based in or able to work in Austin, Texas (Hybrid)

Nice to have

• Experience with industry-standard STA tools such as Cadence Tempus or Synopsys PrimeTime.
• Programming or scripting experience with Python, Perl, or Tcl.
• Familiarity with semiconductor design flows from RTL through tapeout.
• Experience working with Linux/Unix environments and EDA tool flows.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical (PPO/HSA), dental, and vision plans.
• 401k plan with company match and Roth option.
• Equity rewards (RSUs).
• Flexible PTO schedule and 3 paid volunteer days per year.
• Onsite gym, free snacks, and free downtown parking.
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance.