STA/Timing Closure Lead

ChipAgents • San Jose, CA

11d • $180,000 - $350,000

About The Position

ChipAgents is hiring an STA/Timing Closure Lead to develop solutions for closing timing on multi-billion-instance integrated circuits and 3D ICs. The role works with R&D to define product architecture and refine solutions at customer sites. The lead runs backend and timing flows with customers, shares feedback with research and product teams, and serves as the company’s in-house expert on static timing analysis (STA) and timing closure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience running STA and timing closure at tier-one 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.

Benefits

• $180,000–$350,000 per year base salary plus equity; above-scale compensation may be offered to exceptional candidates.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits.
• Free parking, a private gym, and free lunch, drinks, and snacks at the company’s two offices.

What This Job Offers

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