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.