Applications Engineer - Silicon IP

BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC verification, physical design, silicon IP integration, or a closely related applications engineering role.

Strong scripting and automation skills—Python, TCL, Make, or shell—for building flows, regressions, and debug tooling.

Hands-on experience integrating third-party or internally licensed silicon IP, such as soft or hard macros, protocol or interface IP, interconnect, standard-cell libraries, or memory compilers.

Experience diagnosing complex integration issues and translating deep technical findings into clear, actionable guidance for customers and internal teams.

Familiarity with multiple foundries or process nodes and the verification, PPA, reliability, and signoff challenges associated with them.

One or more of the following experience areas:

Strong SystemVerilog/UVM skills, comfort reading and debugging RTL, and experience with coverage-driven verification using simulators such as Xcelium, VCS, or Questa.

Practical experience with synthesis, floorplanning, place-and-route, and static timing analysis using tools such as Cadence Innovus, Synopsys ICC2/Fusion Compiler, PrimeTime, or Tempus.

Working knowledge of timing models and physical abstracts (Liberty/ECSM/CCS and LEF), constraints and low-power intent (SDC and UPF), and signoff flows (STA, IR/EM, DRC/LVS).

Willingness to travel to customer sites approximately 20–30%, depending on business needs.

Experience as an IP vendor applications engineer, verification or physical-design consultant, or silicon IP integrator at a systems/SoC company.

Experience with formal verification, protocol compliance suites, verification IP, low-power design, SoC-level DFT, or reliability signoff.

Experience with processor-based SoC integration, cache-coherent fabrics, and high-speed chip-to-chip or peripheral interfaces relevant to Efficient’s platform.

Public speaking, technical training, or conference presentation experience

We offer a competitive salary for this role, generally ranging from $160,000 to $210,000, along with meaningful equity and comprehensive benefits. The final compensation package will be based on your experience and location, with some flexibility to ensure we align with the right candidate.

Why Join Efficient?

Efficient offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401K match, company-paid benefits, equity program, paid parental leave, and flexibility. We are committed to personal and professional development and strive to grow together as people and as a company.