Founding Silicon Engineer

Us, France

7 days ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Intermediate

Us, France

Computer-Aided Design

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Engineering

Electronic Design Automation

Python

System on a Chip

SystemVerilog

Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)

Application Specific Integrated Circuits

Information Technology

Automation Anywhere

Contribute to the architecture of domain-specific AI systems, defining how intelligent agents approach complex chip verification challenges.
Build and maintain integrations between AI systems and industry-standard EDA tools (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens EDA/Questa).
Work directly with CAD and verification environments to test and validate AI-generated outputs.
Deploy solutions into customer environments, collaborating closely with verification teams at leading semiconductor companies.
Translate real-world insights and domain expertise into new product features and improvements to AI system capabilities.

2-8 years of experience in ASIC/SoC design and verification.
Strong experience with digital verification methodologies, including SystemVerilog and UVM.
Hands-on experience with industry-standard EDA tools such as Synopsys and Cadence.
Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages.
Demonstrated interest in applying AI to chip design or verification workflows.
Background at leading semiconductor companies, next-generation silicon startups, or advanced silicon teams within large technology companies is highly desirable.
Experience as a founder or early engineer in a startup is a plus.
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field from a top-tier university.
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate in a scrappy, customer-facing environment.