CareerPlan

Senior Research Scientist, EDA and AI

US, CA, Santa ClaraFull-time$192k–$305k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Drive groundbreaking research at the intersection of AI, GPU computing, and Electronic Design Automation (EDA) to shape the future of chip design.

Role type

Senior Research Scientist (AI/EDA)

Builds

Original research in EDA algorithms, VLSI design methodology, and advanced machine learning techniques.

Domain

Semiconductor industry, Electronic Design Automation (EDA), VLSI, AI/ML

Deliverable

research

Required skills

EDA/VLSI algorithms, Machine Learning (supervised, unsupervised, RL), GPU/accelerator-based computing, High-performance computing, Parallelism, Optimization, Software engineering, Research direction, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

Mentoring junior scientists, Publishing in premier conferences, Open-source tool development

Technologies

GPU, Accelerators, EDA tools, VLSI design tools

Responsibilities

Define and conduct original research across EDA algorithms and VLSI design methodology; Innovate in EDA software and algorithms using AI techniques; Collaborate cross-functionally with circuit design, VLSI, and architecture teams; Engage with the global research community by publishing and presenting; Foster collaboration with external researchers and internal product teams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities