Principal Physical Design/Implementation Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Physical Design/Implementation Engineer (Semiconductor): Driving the RTL-to-GDSII implementation and physical design strategy for complex SubSystems in data infrastructure SoCs with an accent on synthesis, floorplanning, and timing closure. Focus on architecting next-generation physical design methodologies and delivering production-quality designs on advanced process nodes.

Location: Onsite full-time in Santa Clara, CA or Irvine, CA. Relocation is provided.

Salary: $154,680 - $231,700 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides essential semiconductor solutions for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, and AI architectures.

What you will do

• Architect and lead the development of next-generation physical design methodologies and automation flows for complex SubSystems.
• Drive RTL-to-GDSII implementation, including synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and timing closure.
• Perform hands-on hardening of complex subsystems and deliver reference floorplans to SoC teams.
• Collaborate with DFT and RTL teams to ensure correct insertion and timing closure at the SoC level.
• Mentor and coach senior and junior engineers to promote technical growth and best practices.
• Evaluate and drive the adoption of emerging EDA tools in partnership with CAD teams and external vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 10-15 years of experience, or Master's/PhD with 5-10 years of experience.
• Domain expertise in SoC architecture, processor cores, memory, and PCIE/CXL.
• Extensive experience in synthesis, floorplanning, P&R, and timing closure for large subsystems.
• Proficiency in Verilog and static quality checks of implemented RTL.
• Hands-on experience with interpretive languages such as Python or Perl.
• Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law (EAR).

Nice to have

• Experience with Ethernet, Security, and peripheral interfaces.
• Experience with memory generation.
• Experience with leading foundries and latest process nodes (2nm, 3nm, 5nm).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits focusing on financial well-being, family support, and mental/physical health.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Robust mental health resources and recognition/service awards.
• Environment dedicated to purposeful and enduring innovation.