Partcl

Silicon Applications Engineer (AI/EDA)

Remote Full-time

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.

🚀 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

💰 Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000 - $150,000
Equity Range: 0.1% - 1.0%

📋 Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Any (new grads ok)
Engineering Type: Hardware

🛠️ Required Skills

Tcl Python Verilog Bash/Shell