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Software Engineer, Silicon Design Methodology

San Francisco💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-06 → 2026-09-26

Core

Build design methodologies, software abstractions, and infrastructure to enable rapid development of complex AI-native silicon chips.

Role type

Senior IC software engineer (silicon design methodology)

Builds

Reusable tools, workflows, and abstractions for first-party chip development

Domain

AI hardware / Silicon design / Computer architecture

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

C++, Python, Rust, digital design, computer architecture, RTL integration, API design, workflow automation

Preferred skills

EDA/CAD tooling, simulation frameworks, compilers, verification systems, SoC design

Technologies

C++, Python, Rust, RTL, SoC, EDA/CAD tools

Responsibilities

Develop and scale design methodologies for rapid chip development; Create abstractions for hardware structures and configurations; Automate high-value engineering workflows; Partner with architects and verification engineers to implement solutions; Identify design risks early using methodology and tooling; Contribute to evolving software and hardware development aspects

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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