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Research Scientist

ChipAgents · San Jose · On-site

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About ChipAgents

AI-driven chip design and verification with ChipAgents. Iterate on Your Chip Design & Verification 10x Faster by Collaborating with ChipAgents in Your Favorite Code Editor. Backed by Bessemer.

About the role

We are seeking Research Scientists with deep expertise in AI and machine learning to pioneer the next generation of AI-assisted electronic design automation. In this role, you'll conduct research that directly impacts chip designers, working at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world semiconductor workflows. You'll train and deploy large language models at scale, architect intelligent agent systems, and transform research breakthroughs into production-ready tools used by leading hardware companies.

What they're looking for

  • Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent research experience)
  • Strong background in large language models, deep learning, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX)
  • Experience with AI agent architectures, autonomous systems, or multi-agent workflows
  • Familiarity with electronic design automation (EDA) tools, RTL design, or hardware-software co-design is a strong plus
  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with large-scale model training infrastructure
  • Ability to balance research rigor with pragmatic engineering to deliver real-world impact
More about this role

ChipAgents is redefining the future of chip design and verification with agentic AI workflows. Our platform leverages cutting-edge generative AI to assist engineers in RTL design, simulation, and verification, dramatically accelerating chip development. Founded by experts in AI and semiconductor engineering, we partner with top semiconductor firms, cloud providers, and innovative startups to build intelligent AI agents. The company is a Series A company backed by tier-1 VC firms. ChipAgents is deployed in production to companies that have shipped 16B chips.

We are seeking Research Scientists with deep expertise in AI and machine learning to pioneer the next generation of AI-assisted electronic design automation. In this role, you'll conduct research that directly impacts chip designers, working at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world semiconductor workflows. You'll train and deploy large language models at scale, architect intelligent agent systems, and transform research breakthroughs into production-ready tools used by leading hardware companies.

Conduct research in AI-assisted EDA, focusing on practical solutions that accelerate chip design and verification...

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