Bronco is an applied AI lab helping chipmakers keep Moore’s law going. Our mission is to build AI silicon engineers that can automate chip design and verification from initial spec to final tape-out.
We are starting with the first AI Design Verification Engineer to help close the verification gap, which is where the bottleneck currently is and where we have the most leverage.
We are well-funded and backed by tier-1 investors, including YC, 8VC, Elad Gil, SV Angel, and Contrary Capital. Our company has established strong relationships with the leading academic and industry researchers in the field of AI for Chip Design.
About the role
As a founding silicon engineer at Bronco AI, you will complement our team's rich AI background by lending your domain expertise in helping build intelligent reasoning systems for chip verification.
The ideal candidate is an experienced silicon engineer, chip designer, or verification engineer who seeks to get closer to the cutting edge of AI and work in a high-ownership, high-velocity environment.
What you'll do
Have high ownership and direction over the architecture of the domain-specific reasoning system.
Provide feedback to help train the AI.
Directly work on the Generative AI system via prompt engineering, synthetic data, etc.
Inform product direction using knowledge of industry standard workflows
Co-develop with the AI and execute comprehensive verification plans and testbenches.
Stay current with industry trends in both chip design and AI technologies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
4+ years of experience in ASIC/SoC design and verification
Strong expertise in digital verification, with emphasis on SystemVerilog and UVM (Universal Verification Methodology
Proficiency in scripting languages and strong programming experience
Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools
Interest in AI and machine learning applications in chip design and verification
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Competitive salary and equity package
Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental coverage
High-ownership, high-velocity environment with rapid learning opportunities
Chance to work on a profound technical problem that, if solved, will accelerate the future of technology development and civilization
If you're passionate about revolutionizing chip verification through AI and ready to make a significant impact in a well-funded startup environment, we want to hear from you!
Engineering
San Francisco, CA
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