Bolt Graphics is a semiconductor startup based in Sunnyvale, CA building the fastest and most efficient graphics processors. We pride ourselves on our first principles approach to solving problems. We are energized by our mission to reduce the barrier of entry for content creation and consumption. Our goal is to enable everyone to easily create, simulate and consume immersive experiences as vividly as they can imagine them.

Our Values

• Be Fearless: Unmute yourself. Test boundaries and get proven right.
• Remain Adaptable: Stay comfortable in a continuously changing world. If you’re wrong, concede and move on.
• Educate Your Ego: Selflessly collaborate towards our shared purpose.

About the role:

We’re looking for highly experienced Physical Design Engineers to lead the end-to-end physical implementation of complex ASICs on advanced technology nodes.

What you'll do:

• Drive the physical design of complex ASICs on leading edge nodes, improving design methodologies and collaborating with other teams
• Perform complete netlist to GDS physical design steps (floor planning, timing closure, IR/EM analysis, formal verification, layout verification)
• Participate in co-design with R&D, frontend, and verification teams

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of physical design experience with industry-standard tools, languages, and methodologies (Synopsys, Cadence flows)
• Expertise in logic synthesis, P&R, timing closure, STA
• Experience with leading edge nodes below 12nm, preferably below 7nm
• Experience with high speed memory technologies (GDDR, DDR, LPDDR, HBM), high speed interfaces (UCIe, SerDes), and packaging technologies
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills

Compensation Range: $150,000–$220,000 per year (California). This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role; the final offer may vary based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision - 100% covered premiums
• Equity
• 401(k) match
• WFH Hardware

Bolt is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment in which we recognize and value each other’s differences as well as fostering a culture that promotes its core values: Professionalism, Integrity, and Respect. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.