Lead Software Engineer - Hardware Design Automation Hybrid

Skyrocket Ventures; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyrocket Ventures is looking for a Sr. to Lead Software Engineer to work on innovative hardware design automation solutions. This position is based in Berkeley, CA and allows for some remote work, requiring strong software engineering and algorithmic skills.

The ideal candidate will handle major product initiatives from design through deployment and must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities. A competitive salary of up to $250k, plus equity, is offered for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one of C#, C++, Java, Go, Scala, or Rust.
• Strong mathematical foundation including geometry, linear algebra, and optimization.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, production-ready code.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop design automation algorithms for PCB placement.
• Create end-to-end software solutions for complex computational challenges.
• Integrate industry-standard circuit simulation tools into the design engine.
• Build automated closed-loop design optimization systems.

Skills

C++

C#

Java

Go

Scala

Rust

Algorithmic problem-solving

Software engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field

Job description

Skyrocket Ventures is looking for a Sr. to Lead Software Engineer to work on innovative hardware design automation solutions. This position is based in Berkeley, CA and allows for some remote work, requiring strong software engineering and algorithmic skills.

The ideal candidate will handle major product initiatives from design through deployment and must demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities. A competitive salary of up to $250k, plus equity, is offered for this pivotal role.