Chipagents

Chipagents

Research Scientist

San Jose

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 42 days ago
PythonMachine LearningDeep LearningPyTorchLLMsAgentic AIElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignResearch

About the role

  • In this role, you'll conduct research that directly impacts chip designers, working at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world semiconductor workflows.
  • You'll train and deploy large language models at scale, architect intelligent agent systems, and transform research breakthroughs into production-ready tools used by leading hardware companies.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research in AI-assisted EDA, focusing on practical solutions that accelerate chip design and verification workflows.
  • Design, build, and benchmark agentic AI systems using state-of-the-art LLMs and proprietary in-house models.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact research directions based on customer needs and field deployment learnings.

Requirements

  • Experience with AI agent architectures, autonomous systems, or multi-agent workflows.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with large-scale model training infrastructure.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent research experience).
  • Strong background in large language models, deep learning, and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX).
  • Familiarity with electronic design automation (EDA) tools, RTL design, or hardware-software co-design is a strong plus.
  • Ability to balance research rigor with pragmatic engineering to deliver real-world impact.
  • Shape the future of how AI accelerates chip design and verification.
  • Work directly with the world's leading semiconductor and AI hardware companies.
  • Access to significant compute resources and real-world deployment opportunities for your research.
  • Be part of a high-impact, mission-driven team backed by tier-1 VC firms.
  • $150K/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).

Skills

  • The company is a Series A company backed by tier-1 VC firms.
  • ChipAgents is deployed in production to companies that have shipped 16B chips.

Compensation

  • We are open to discuss above-scale compensation with exceptional candidates on a case-by-case basis.

Benefits

  • $150K/yr - $350K/yr + Offers Equity.
  • We are seeking Research Scientists with deep expertise in AI and machine learning to pioneer the next generation of AI-assisted electronic design automation.

Company info

  • We are open to discuss above-scale compensation with exceptional candidates on a case-by-case basis.

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