Semiconductor Device Modeling Engineer

TL;DR

Semiconductor Device Modeling Engineer (Semiconductor): Supporting compact modeling activities for hirify.global's new process technologies with an accent on device physics, data analysis, and circuit performance. Focus on developing Layout-dependent effects for FinFET/GAAFET and creating methodologies for device targeting and benchmarking.

Location: On-site presence required in Hillsboro, Oregon or Santa Clara, California, USA

Salary: $128,880–$245,160 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in semiconductor innovation, focusing on AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology to power major breakthroughs worldwide.

What you will do

• Support compact modeling activities for state-of-the-art semiconductor technologies.
• Co-optimize process technology to enable high-performance products for data-centric applications.
• Develop Layout-dependent effects (LDE) for FinFET or GAAFET technologies and analyze their impact on circuit performance.
• Develop methodologies for device targeting and benchmarking circuits, including statistical variation models.
• Model self-heating effects and their influence on device and circuit performance.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and geographies to accelerate time-to-market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related) with 5+ years experience, Master's with 3+ years, or a PhD.
• Strong academic or professional background in semiconductor device physics.
• 1+ years of experience in Python scripting for data analysis, automation, and documentation.
• Must be able to work on-site in the United States.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with extraction tools such as ICCAP or MBP.
• Experience with commercial simulators like HSPICE or Spectre.
• Hands-on experience with BSIM-CMG and advanced nodes (FinFET, GAA).
• Experience with Open Model Interface (OMI) and machine learning algorithms for data analysis.
• Understanding of process flow, layout, and basic circuit design.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package including stock bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefit programs.
• Generous vacation and reward systems to support long-term career growth.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of semiconductor technology in a global corporate environment.