Principal Engineer, Physical Design (Semiconductor)

Location: Austin, TX, United States

Salary: $156,400–$231,440 per year, plus eligibility for bonus and equity plans.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions and data infrastructure technologies for enterprise, cloud, AI, carrier, server, 5G/6G, and networking applications.

What you will do

• Architect and lead next-generation physical design methodologies and automation flows.
• Provide technical leadership across RTL-to-GDSII implementation, including synthesis, floorplanning, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and timing closure.
• Advise multiple projects, influence design decisions, and resolve complex implementation challenges.
• Collaborate with RTL, verification, CAD, and global cross-functional teams.
• Mentor engineers and promote physical design best practices.
• Evaluate and drive adoption of emerging EDA tools and technologies with internal CAD teams and external vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in back-end physical design and verification, including leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of RTL-to-GDSII flows, synthesis, place and route, clock tree synthesis, and timing closure.
• Expertise in static timing analysis and power/signal integrity tools, including PrimeTime, Tempus, Voltus, or RedHawk.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, Tcl, and Makefile for automation and flow development.
• Applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled technology under U.S. regulations; an export license review may be required.

Nice to have

• Experience working with EDA vendors and evaluating new tools and technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with local and global teams on advanced processor and ASIC designs.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a two-year lookback.
• Bonus and equity plans, including new-hire equity grants and annual equity refreshers.
• Family support programs, mental health resources, and comprehensive health and financial benefits.
• Recognition and service awards.

Hiring process

• Interviews evaluate individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• AI tools, transcription apps, automated answer generators, and automated note-taking bots are not permitted during interviews.