Sr. Principal Software Engineer (DFT Hardware)

TL;DR

Sr. Principal Software Engineer (DFT Hardware): Designing and implementing advanced Design-for-Test (DFT) hardware and on-chip test networks for next-generation SoCs with an accent on scan compression, hierarchical test access, and MBIST/LBIST. Focus on developing complex reusable IPs from architecture through delivery and driving high-coverage, low-cost test strategies.

Location: Austin, USA

Salary: $196,000–$364,000

Company

hirify.global Design Systems is a leading provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software and hardware for semiconductor and system design.

What you will do

• Design and implement advanced DFT hardware, test fabrics, and on-chip test networks used in next-generation SoCs.
• Develop industry-leading test solutions including scan compression, LBIST, MBIST, POST, and IST.
• Manage the full-flow development of complex reusable IPs from architecture through final delivery.
• Lead design, architecture, and microarchitecture reviews, ensuring implementation readiness.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers and provide technical leadership across distributed development teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to handle IP integrations, interface alignment, and quality checks.

Requirements

• Strong background in Verilog/SystemVerilog RTL for digital hardware design and simulation.
• Mastery of UVM and directed testbench IP verification, including test planning and coverage closure.
• Experience with synthesis, lint, CDC/RDC, formal checks, and timing closure workflows.
• Deep understanding of DFT requirements for SoCs, including IJTAG and test access architecture.
• Proven ability to debug complex hardware issues across RTL, verification, and integration environments.
• Strong project execution skills, including risk management and milestone ownership.

Nice to have

• Experience with ISO 26262 functional safety concepts and ASIL-oriented design flows.
• Exposure to security-aware hardware design, including secure boot and access control.
• Experience in automotive, industrial, AI, or hyperscaler-class IP development.
• Familiarity with hirify.global flows such as Xcelium, JasperGold, Genus, Innovus, Tempus, and Modus.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plan options.