Sr Principal Application Engineer (EDA)

TL;DR

Sr Principal Application Engineer (EDA): Providing expert technical support for digital implementation and signoff flows with an accent on P&R, timing closure, and power analysis. Focus on driving customer success through technical evaluations, collaborating with R&D to influence product roadmaps, and optimizing design methodologies for advanced semiconductor nodes.

Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)

Salary: $143,500–$266,500

Company

hirify.global is a leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and intelligent system design, enabling the creation of complex integrated circuits and systems.

What you will do

• Provide expert technical support for backend digital design implementation and signoff.
• Guide customers in utilizing EDA technologies to meet PPA targets and project schedules.
• Conduct technical presentations, product demonstrations, and drive benchmarks to success.
• Collaborate with R&D to enhance tools and methodologies based on customer requirements.
• Develop and augment design flows using Tcl, Perl, or Python.
• Capture and proliferate best practices to improve engagement efficiency.

Requirements

• 10+ years of industry Physical Design experience.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Digital Design Fundamentals, Semiconductor fundamentals, and Static Timing Analysis.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Tcl, Perl, or Python).
• Experience with advanced nodes (10nm and below).
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• MS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with front-end EDA tools including Synthesis, DFT, and Logical Equivalence Checking.
• Familiarity with hirify.global tools (Genus, Innovus, Conformal, Tempus, Modus, Voltus) or equivalent (ICC2, DC, Primetime).
• Experience with advanced nodes 5nm and below.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with incentive compensation (bonus, equity).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation and holidays.