About Code Metal

Code Metal is redefining code translation for mission-critical industries, helping defense partners move more quickly and reliably from algorithm to silicon. Our platform accelerates deployment of DSP, RF, communications, and embedded signal processing algorithms onto heterogeneous compute targets, including GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs, and edge SoCs. We also support automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor partners deploying complex algorithms onto constrained hardware with speed and rigor.

About Code Metal

Code Metal is building the future of code transformation. Our platform enables seamless source-to-source transpilation, helping teams translate and optimize software across programming languages and domains. By combining deep expertise in compilers with modern AI-driven pipelines, we are unlocking powerful new ways to accelerate hardware and software development.

We are looking for a Senior ASIC Design/Verification Engineer to help expand our core product into the world of AI-assisted hardware design and SystemC modeling. This is a unique opportunity to shape how advanced AI workflows integrate with EDA tools and chip design processes.

What You’ll Do

Architect Agentic AI Pipelines: Partner with AI and software teams to automate the generation, refinement, and validation of RTL models.
Optimize Development Velocity: Build robust infrastructure to streamline emulation workloads, significantly reducing turnaround times and hardware development cycles.
Orchestrate EDA Integration: Drive AI-driven modeling workflows within industry-standard EDA environments to accelerate simulation, emulation, and synthesis.

Requirements

Education & Experience: M.S. with 3+ years or B.S. with 5+ years of industry experience in the semiconductor domain.
Deep Silicon Bringup Expertise: 3+ years of extensive experience in full-chip bring up and sophisticated RTL debug using advanced tools such as Verdi, nWave, SimVision, Verisium, or Visualizer.
Architecture & Design Fundamentals: Solid grasp of digital design, SoC architecture, and mastery of SystemVerilog/Verilog.
Protocol Proficiency: Deep understanding of high-speed and debug protocols and interfaces, including PCIe, DDR, AXI, I2C, UART, JTAG, etc.
Testbench Innovation: Experience implementing scalable testbenches for complex multi-die/chiplet environments, utilizing advanced transactors and performance monitors.
Emulation/Prototyping: Some knowledge and experience in SoC or IP emulation or FPGA prototyping using industry-standard platforms (e.g., Synopsys ZeBu/HAPS, Cadence Palladium/Protium, or Siemens EDA Veloce).
Automation & Tooling: Expert-level proficiency in scripting (Python, Tcl, Bash/tcsh, Makefile) to build and maintain automation frameworks that boost productivity.
Disciplined Execution: Exceptional ability to plan and execute structured experiments (DoE), perform data-driven analysis, and synthesize complex findings for stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)

AI/SW Collaboration: Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration with software teams to refine and maintain agentive AI workflows.

Benefits

Pay depends on experience, but we strive to be at the upper end of the salary range
Health care plan with 100% premium coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
401k with 5% matching
Paid Time Off (uncapped vacation, plus sick and public holidays)
Flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement
Relocation assistance for qualifying employees

We are an equal opportunity employer. US Citizenship may be required for certain project assignments involving security clearance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.