STA/Timing Closure Lead

ChipAgents • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

ChipAgents is hiring an STA/Timing Closure Lead to develop solutions for closing timing on multi-billion-instance ICs and 3D ICs. The role works with R&D to define product architecture and refine solutions at customer sites. The successful candidate will run backend and timing flows with customers, share customer feedback with research and product teams, and serve as the company’s in-house expert on STA and timing closure.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years running STA and timing closure at 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.

Responsibilities

• Design the 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 findings to improve the product.
• Share customer feedback with research and product teams to help set priorities.
• Act as the in-house expert on STA and timing closure.
• Work with R&D to define product architecture and refine solutions at customer sites.

Benefits

• $180K/yr–$350K/yr base salary plus equity; above-scale compensation may be available for exceptional candidates.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Full benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and 401k.
• Two engineering-centric offices with free parking, a private gym, and free lunch, drinks, and snacks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior