Backend STA Engineer (Silicon)

TL;DR

Backend STA Engineer (Silicon): Supporting silicon development through advanced timing analysis, integration, and optimization for high-performance microprocessors with an accent on Static Timing Analysis (STA) and physical design methodologies. Focus on optimizing design to meet power, frequency, and area parameters and automating design flows.

Location: Hybrid (Haifa, Israel)

Company

hirify.global's Silicon and Platform Engineering Group delivers breakthrough silicon and platform solutions that define next-generation computing experiences.

What you will do

• Support Static Timing Analysis (STA) activities to ensure silicon meets performance requirements.
• Collaborate with design, validation, and customer-facing teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Optimize and converge design to improve product-level parameters including power, frequency, and area.
• Develop and improve physical design methodologies and flow automation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to refine deliverables and requirements.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Experience with STA tools (e.g., PrimeTime) and APR tools (e.g., Cadence, Synopsys).
• Fundamental understanding of timing concepts and digital design principles.
• Strong English skills for daily communication and documentation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model based in Haifa, Israel.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or TCL.
• Experience utilizing AI tools for scripting.

Culture & Benefits

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in silicon development.
• Opportunity to work on disruptive technology within the High Performance Processor (P-Core) team.
• Hybrid work model allowing a split between on-site and off-site work.
• Professional growth in a high-tech industry environment.