Lead Software Engineer, ML (EDA)

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Annual salary: $114,800–$213,200 in California, plus potential bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops Electronic Design Automation tools for digital design and signoff workflows.

What you will do

• Design and implement gradient-based and gradient-free optimization algorithms for complex EDA and system design challenges.
• Research, prototype, and develop machine learning and deep learning approaches for EDA tools.
• Design, implement, verify, and maintain production-quality software for digital design and signoff.
• Build APIs and software components that integrate ML models, agentic AI workflows, and optimization techniques into production tools.
• Translate deep learning research concepts into scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with research, engineering, product, and customer-facing organizations across worldwide teams.

Requirements

• Strong software engineering experience developing, verifying, and maintaining production-quality software.
• Proficiency in Python and C/C++.
• Experience with Linux-based development environments.
• Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning algorithms, with hands-on experience using frameworks such as PyTorch.
• Experience or strong interest in agentic AI, LLM-based workflows, and agentic frameworks.
• Ability to design APIs and communicate effectively in a global, cross-functional environment.

Nice to have

• Understanding of VLSI design, EDA flows, or digital implementation and signoff concepts.
• Experience with design space exploration, optimization methods, or performance-driven engineering workflows.
• Knowledge of probability theory and statistical modeling.
• Experience applying machine learning to chip design, system design, or other complex engineering domains.
• Ability to evaluate deep learning research and apply it to practical software development.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment connecting research-oriented discussions with hands-on software delivery.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.