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Software Engineer

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In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
150K-350K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
San Jose, CA, USA
150K-350K Annually
Senior level
Design, build, and maintain backend services, platform infrastructure, and cloud deployments. Debug distributed production systems, architect IaC and networking, provision on-prem hardware, support customer deployments and integrations, and collaborate with research, product, and customer success to deliver reliable, scalable production software.
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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.

 

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