Design Technology Tool Enablement Engineer (EDA)

Location: Hybrid role based at hirify.global sites in Hillsboro, Oregon; Phoenix, Arizona; or Santa Clara, California, United States

Annual salary: $173,660–$284,580 USD

Company

hirify.global Foundry develops semiconductor process and packaging technologies, manufacturing capabilities, and supply-chain solutions for customers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, and debug EDA software tools and methodologies for semiconductor process design and manufacturing.
• Define technology specifications with process developers, design rule owners, end users, and external EDA vendors.
• Automate workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and deployment across design teams.
• Build and execute test cases to validate tool functionality and integration with design methodologies.
• Assess performance contributors and isolate issues affecting technology enablement.
• Analyze complex problems and translate physical design challenges into software-driven solutions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field with 8+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. in a related field with 5+ years of experience.
• 3+ years of scripting experience with Python, Tcl, or Perl for automation or testing on Unix/Linux platforms.
• 3+ years of experience with EDA tools such as Calibre, ICV, or Pegasus, including rule-deck development using SVRF/TVF, PXL, or PVL.
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor device physics or process technology, design rules, or algorithmic solutions for physical design challenges.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DRC, LVS, and density/fill physical verification modules.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso or Synopsys Custom Designer.
• Leadership in process improvement or innovation initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model combining on-site work at an assigned hirify.global site with off-site work.
• Competitive pay with stock bonuses.
• Health, retirement, and vacation benefits.
• Work in a dynamic, cross-functional, and sometimes ambiguous environment.