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About the role
We are seeking a visionary and highly technical leader to drive the next generation of AI-powered semiconductor design solutions. This role will lead the development of Agentic AI, Generative AI, and machine learning technologies that transform the end-to-end silicon development lifecycle, from architecture and RTL development through physical design, manufacturing, and yield optimization. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field
- 12+ years of semiconductor industry experience with expertise spanning multiple phases of the silicon lifecycle
- Deep understanding of digital IC design, RTL development, synthesis, physical implementation, timing closure, verification, and signoff methodologies
- Strong expertise in AI/ML technologies, including Generative AI, LLMs, reinforcement learning, graph neural networks, and predictive modeling
- Advanced programming skills in Python and one or more of C/C++, Java, or similar languages
- Experience building enterprise software, AI platforms, analytics applications, or automation systems
More about this role
We are seeking a visionary and highly technical leader to drive the next generation of AI-powered semiconductor design solutions. This role will lead the development of Agentic AI, Generative AI, and machine learning technologies that transform the end-to-end silicon development lifecycle, from architecture and RTL development through physical design, manufacturing, and yield optimization.
The ideal candidate combines deep semiconductor expertise with advanced AI/ML experience and has a proven track record of building innovative software platforms, automation frameworks, and AI-driven design solutions. This individual will partner closely with design engineering, EDA, manufacturing, and data science teams to accelerate productivity, improve PPA (Power, Performance, and Area), reduce design cycle times, and advance autonomous chip design capabilities.
- Lead the strategy, architecture, and development of AI-driven solutions for semiconductor design and optimization.
- Develop and deploy Agentic AI systems that automate complex engineering workflows across RTL, synthesis, physical design, signoff, DRC, power planning, validation, and 3D-IC design.
- Build intelligent multi-agent...
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