Applications Engineer

SEMI$130K — $350K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience in RTL design and functional verification; proficient in Verilog/SystemVerilog and verification methodologies (UVM, lint, CDC).
  • Familiarity with or interest in AI-driven automation in design and verification.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills; experience with enterprise engineering teams.
  • Self-starter comfortable in fast-paced startup environments.
  • Bonus points for knowledge in Python, Tcl, shell scripting, and exposure to cloud compute clusters or formal verification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical discovery, product demos, and pre-sales benchmarks, presenting ROI and results to stakeholders.
  • Integrate ChipAgents with RTL design, simulation, and verification workflows, ensuring production readiness and troubleshooting issues.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to customers, tracking usage metrics and driving renewals and expansions.
  • Consolidate field feedback into feature requests and collaborate with product teams on roadmap prioritization.
  • Develop application notes, reference flows, and best-practice guides to scale across various accounts.
  • Represent ChipAgents at industry events, webinars, and user group meetings.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits.
  • 401k plan with company matching.
  • Access to two engineering-centric offices with free parking and a private gym.
  • Free lunch, drinks, and snacks provided.
Full Job Description
Role Overview

As an Applications Engineer (AE) you will be the primary technical contact for enterprise customers evaluating and deploying ChipAgents. You'll guide pre-sales benchmarks, proof-of-concepts, and production roll-outs; deliver training and best-practice guidance; and channel customer insights back to our product and R&D teams. Success in this role means shortening customers' time-to-value and establishing ChipAgents as an essential part of their EDA flow.

Key Responsibilities
  • Pre-Sales Enablement: Lead technical discovery, product demos, and benchmarks. Quantify ROI through well-scoped POCs and present results to stakeholders.
  • Deployment & Support: Integrate ChipAgents with existing RTL design, simulation, and verification workflows (e.g., Synopsys VCS, Cadence Xcelium, Siemens Questa). Troubleshoot issues, provide root-cause analysis, and ensure production readiness. Deliver on-site/remote training sessions and create onboarding materials.
  • Customer Success: Serve as a trusted advisor who translates customer goals into concrete deployment plans. Track usage metrics and adoption milestones to drive renewals and expansion.
  • Product Feedback Loop: Consolidate field feedback into clear feature requests and bug reports. Collaborate with product and engineering to prioritize roadmap items.
  • Technical Collateral: Develop application notes, reference flows, and best-practice guides that scale across accounts.
  • Market Engagement: Represent ChipAgents at industry events, webinars, and user group meetings.
Qualifications
  • Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • EDA Expertise: Hands-on experience in RTL design, functional verification, or EDA application engineering; strong command of Verilog/SystemVerilog and common verification methodologies (UVM, lint, CDC).
  • AI/ML Interest: Familiarity with or curiosity about AI-driven automation in design/verification is highly desirable.
  • Customer-Facing Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving abilities; proven record of supporting or selling to enterprise engineering teams.
  • Self-Starter: Comfort operating in a fast-moving startup environment with minimal supervision.
  • Bonus Points: Python, Tcl, or shell scripting; prior experience with cloud or on-prem compute clusters; exposure to formal verification or hardware emulation.
Why ChipAgents
  • Impact: Help shape the adoption of AI in semiconductor design and verification.
  • Customers: Work directly with industry leaders designing next-generation chips.
  • Growth: Broaden your expertise across AI, EDA, and customer success while influencing our product roadmap.
What we offer
  • $130K/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.

About SEMI

SEMI is a global industry association that represents companies involved in the manufacturing and supply chain of the electronics industry. The association was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, California. SEMI provides its members with networking opportunities, industry research, and advocacy on issues affecting the industry. The association also hosts industry events and conferences, including SEMICON West and SEMICON China. SEMI has offices and operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, and Southeast Asia.
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