Lead Software Engineer (C++)

Location: San Jose, California, United States

Annual salary: $114,800–$213,200 in California, plus potential bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops electronic design automation products, including Innovus Place & Route, for semiconductor and chip manufacturing companies.

What you will do

• Develop timing and power optimization capabilities for the Innovus Place & Route product.
• Improve timing closure flows that determine chip performance and power consumption.
• Design and implement multithreaded and distributed optimization solutions.
• Apply data structures, algorithms, and software engineering practices to solve complex optimization problems.
• Collaborate with customers and contribute to advances in electronic design automation technology.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills and a highly technical engineering background.
• Professional C/C++ development experience in a Linux environment.
• Strong understanding and extensive practical use of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work with customers.
• MS degree or equivalent academic background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with multithreading, timing analysis, or physical synthesis algorithms.

Nice to have

• R&D experience with IC physical design tools.
• Hands-on experience using physical design tools for design closure and familiarity with physical design flows.
• Experience with Tcl or other scripting languages.
• Ph.D. track in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Potential incentive compensation, including bonus and equity.