Partcl is ending the hardware lottery.
We are developing the next generation of chip design automation tools with a focus on performance, scalability and productivity. We envision a future where hardware engineers benefit from advances in AI and believe the first place to start is with advanced optimization tools.
What you will do:
- Help us design and verify digital logic using ML-assisted EDA workflows.
- You'll work across RTL, SPICE, and PDK layers to push real blocks through both open-source and proprietary toolchains.
- Write and verify RTL (Verilog/SystemVerilog) with LLM-assisted automation.
- Run synthesis, simulation, and timing analysis in open + closed EDA flows.
- Simulate SPICE netlists and debug transistor-level behavior. Script automation in Python/C++ to connect design stages.
Requirements:
- Strong RTL design and verification background.
- Familiar with SPICE simulation and PDK fundamentals.
- Experience with Yosys/OpenROAD or commercial EDA tools.
- Hands-on, fast-moving, results-focused.
đ Y Combinator Company Info
Y Combinator Batch: X25
Team Size: 2 employees
Industry: B2B Software and Services -> Engineering, Product and Design
Company Description: Design a chip in minutes
đ° Compensation
Salary Range: $90,000 - $150,000
Equity Range: 0.1% - 1.0%
đ Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Any (new grads ok)
Engineering Type: Hardware
đ ď¸ Required Skills
Tcl Python Verilog Bash/Shell