Design Engineer (AI SoC Development)

TL;DR

Design Engineer (AI SoC): Developing logic design, RTL coding, and simulation for AI SoC products with an accent on integrating IP blocks and optimizing for power, performance, and area. Focus on implementing Verilog/System Verilog designs and ensuring timing and power convergence for high-performance AI hardware.

Location: Hybrid (US: California, Oregon, Texas)

Salary: $164,470 - $232,190 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, developing processors and AI SoC products that power everything from edge devices to data centers.

What you will do

• Develop logic design and RTL coding for SoC designs using Verilog/System Verilog.
• Integrate IP blocks and subsystems into full chip SoC or discrete component designs.
• Define architecture and microarchitecture features while optimizing for power, performance, area, and timing.
• Collaborate with verification teams to review plans and resolve RTL test failures.
• Assist physical design teams with synthesis, timing closure, and formal equivalence checks.
• Support silicon bring-up and post-silicon validation, including debug and performance analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 4+ years of experience in RTL design and implementation for ASIC/SoC development.
• Proficiency in Verilog/System Verilog for RTL coding.
• Experience with synthesis tools and timing closure methodologies.
• Must be based in the US to support the hybrid work model at assigned hirify.global sites.

Nice to have

• Understanding of clock domain crossings and power optimization.
• Familiarity with standard bus protocols (AXI, AHB) and embedded processor architectures.
• Experience with STA tools, formal verification, and EDA tools (VCS, Questa, IES, Spyglass).
• Basic scripting skills in Python or TCL for automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and vacation programs.
• Hybrid work model allowing a split between on-site and off-site work.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with abundant learning and professional growth.