Software Engineer

About ChipAgents

ChipAgents is building next-generation software for chip design and verification. Our platform accelerates RTL design, simulation, and verification workflows, helping engineers ship silicon faster. We're a Series A company backed by tier-1 VC firms, deployed at dozens of billion-dollar companies. You'll be working alongside our world-class AI research team and chip designers, and join our software team in developing products end-to-end.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong programming fundamentals. You'll build customer-facing features, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure. This role involves solving complex technical problems, debugging production issues, and shipping high-quality software that powers products used by leading semiconductor companies.

Key Responsibilities

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  Build and maintain backend services and platform infrastructure for the ChipAgents platform.

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  Write clean, well-typed code with strong attention to software design principles.

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  Debug and troubleshoot production issues across distributed systems and cloud environments.

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  Architect and deploy cloud infrastructure using IaC, manage networking and security, and provisioning on-prem physical hardware.

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  Collaborate with product, research, and customer success teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

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  Maintain system reliability and contribute to engineering best practices.

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  Support customer deployments and integrations, providing technical guidance and solutions.

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Minimum Qualifications

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  B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

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  Experience building and shipping production software.

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  Strong programming fundamentals with proficiency in statically-typed languages (TypeScript, Java, Go, or similar).

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  Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and understanding of distributed systems.

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  Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

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  Proven ability to debug complex issues and write maintainable, well-typed code.

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  Experience with backend systems, APIs, and infrastructure tooling.

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  Experience designing systems for scalability, reliability, and performance in production environments.

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  Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects end-to-end, from ambiguous problem statements to shipped solutions.

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  Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with customers, product teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

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Preferred (Nice-to-Have)

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  Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation).

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  Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

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  Understanding of DevOps practices and deployment workflows.

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  Experience working in fast-paced startup environments.

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  Prior experience in EDA, semiconductor, or technical B2B software.

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Why Join ChipAgents

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  Work on cutting-edge technology that is transforming semiconductor design.

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  Collaborate with a world-class team of AI researchers, engineers, and industry veterans.

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  Build robust infrastructure and backend systems that power products used by leading chip companies.

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  Make a direct impact on mission-critical software deployed in production at scale.

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What we offer

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  $150K/yr – $350K/yr + Offers Equity. We are open to discuss above-scale compensation with exceptional candidates on a case-by-case basis.

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  Unlimited PTO and full benefits (medical, vision, dental, 401k).

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  Two engineering-centric offices with free parking, private gym, and free lunch, drinks and snacks.

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