Digital Design Engineer – AI/EDA Automation (Contract) at Partcl (X25)
$20 - $40 / hourly
Design a chip in minutes
San Francisco, CA, US / Remote (US)
Contract
US citizen/visa only
Any (new grads ok)
About Partcl

Partcl is developing the next generation of chip design automation tools.

Using GPUs and AI, we are developing design tools that are 1000x faster than legacy options. That’s the difference between waiting weeks vs. minutes for design feedback.

Talk to us if you want to build the foundation of artificial intelligence.

About the role
Skills: Python, Verilog, Bash/Shell

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.

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