STA/Timing Closure Lead

ABOUT CHIPAGENTS

ChipAgents is revolutionizing chip design and verification with agentic-AI workflows. Founded by experts in AI and semiconductor design, we partner with top-10 semiconductor companies, hyperscale cloud providers, and cutting-edge startups. Our platform accelerates RTL development, functional verification, and simulation, unlocking new levels of productivity and design quality.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re hiring an STA/Timing ClosureLead to develop solutions for closing timing on multi-billion instance ICs and 3D ICsYou’ll work with R&D to define the product architecture and refine the solution at our customer sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design our approach to timing closure for very large designs and 3D ICs with the R&D team.
• Run backend and timing flows with customers and use what you learn to improve the product.
• Share customer feedback with research and product teams to help set priorities.
• Act as our in house expert on STA and timing closure.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years running STA and timing closure at a tier 1 design houses.
• Experience closing timing at advanced process nodes.
• Strong hands on experience with commercial synthesis and timing tools such as Design Compiler and Fusion Compiler.
• Deep knowledge of STA, Liberty formats, and device characterization.
• Background in device physics at advanced nodes.
• Experience with die to die or chiplet to chiplet timing closure.
• Experience closing timing on 3D ICs, including TSV design and interconnect timing.
• Interest in working directly with customers and shaping the product.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with the broader implementation flow, including place and route.
• Experience using AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Codex, or OpenCode.
• Scripting experience in Python, Tcl, or Makefiles.

WHY CHIPAGENTS

• Use your timing expertise to build AI tools for some of the largest chips being designed today.
• Work with a strong technical team and an advisory board of EDA veterans, with a product already used by real customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

ChipAgents is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

WHAT WE OFFER

• $180K/yr – $350K/yr base salary + equity. Open to above-scale compensation for exceptional candidates.
• Unlimited PTO and full benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k).
• Two engineering-centric offices with free parking, private gym, and free lunch, drinks and snacks.