ChipAgents is an agentic AI platform that automates semiconductor design and verification workflows, producing production-ready RTL, verification assets, and automated root-cause analysis.
ABOUT CHIPAGENTS ChipAgents is building next-generation software for chip design and verification. Our platform accelerates RTL design, simulation, and verification workflows, helping engineers ship silicon faster. We're a Series A company backed by tier-1 VC firms, deployed at dozens of billion-dollar companies. You'll be working alongside our world-class AI research team and chip designers, and join our software team in developing products end-to-end. POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong programming fundamentals. You'll build customer-facing features, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure. This role involves solving complex technical problems, debugging production issues, and shipping high-quality software that powers products used by leading semiconductor companies. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Build and maintain backend services and platform infrastructure for the ChipAgents platform. - Write clean, well-typed code with strong attention to software design principles. - Debug and troubleshoot production issues across distributed systems and cloud environments. - Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure using IaC, manage networking and security, and provisioning on-prem physical hardware. - Collaborate with product, research, and customer success teams to deliver high-quality solutions. - Maintain system reliability and contribute to engineering best practices. - Support customer deployments and integrations, providing technical guidance and solutions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. - Experience building and shipping production software. - Strong programming fundamentals with proficiency in statically-typed languages (TypeScript, Java, Go, or similar). - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and understanding of distributed systems. - Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles. - Proven ability to debug complex issues and write maintainable, well-typed code. - Experience with backend systems, APIs, and infrastructure tooling. - Experience designing systems for scalability, reliability, and performance in production environments. - Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects end-to-end, from ambiguous problem statements to shipped solutions. - Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with customers, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders. PREFERRED (NICE-TO-HAVE) - Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation). - Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Understanding of DevOps practices and deployment workflows. - Experience working in fast-paced startup environments. - Prior experience in EDA, semiconductor, or technical B2B software. WHY JOIN CHIPAGENTS - Work on cutting-edge technology that is transforming semiconductor design. - Collaborate with a world-class team of AI researchers, engineers, and industry veterans. - Build robust infrastructure and backend systems that power products used by leading chip companies. - Make a direct impact on mission-critical software deployed in production at scale. WHAT WE OFFER - $150K/yr – $350K/yr + Offers Equity. We are open to discuss above-scale compensation with exceptional candidates on a case-by-case basis. - Unlimited PTO and full benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k). - Two engineering-centric offices with free parking, private gym, and free lunch, drinks and snacks.