STA/Timing Closure Lead
- Location
- San Jose
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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.
From ChipAgents's careers page (Ashby), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 29 Oct 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job