Cognichip · 1 day ago
Senior AI Applications Engineer
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCognichip is an innovative AI startup focused on transforming silicon design workflows through its Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI) solutions. As a Senior AI Applications Engineer, you will serve as the primary technical contact for customers, helping them integrate ACI solutions into their design flows and providing expert guidance and support.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Apply AI to real-world problems. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, providing expert guidance and support to help them integrate Cognichip ACI® solutions into their design flows
Bridge the gap. Collaborate closely with customer design teams, providing hands-on support and troubleshooting to ensure a seamless experience. You’ll also act as the voice of the customer, relaying critical feedback and insights to our internal AI science and software teams
Drive adoption and success. Develop and deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and training sessions that showcase the value and capabilities of our solutions
Diagnose and solve. Dive deep into customer-specific issues—analyzing design flows, log files, and user interactions—to diagnose problems, provide solutions, and help improve our products and services
Educate and inform. Create clear, concise technical documentation, application notes, and guides to empower our customers and accelerate their learning curve
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
5-10 years of experience in RTL design, verification, or a combination of both, with a passion for customer-facing roles
Proficiency in Verilog/SystemVerilog and scripting languages like Python
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable guidance
A consultative, problem-solving mindset and a passion for helping others succeed
Demonstrated knowledge of the chip design process, from RTL to physical design
Experience with machine learning or deep learning concepts is a strong advantage
Preferred
Experience with EDA tools and their application in real-world design flows
Knowledge of industry-standard communication protocols (SPI, I2C, AXI, Ethernet, PCIe, DDR5, etc)
Experience with FPGA development and IP integration
Prior experience in a field application engineering or customer success role
Company
Cognichip
Cognichip is an AI-first deep tech company focused on transforming the semiconductor industry by revolutionizing how chips are designed.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$33M2025-05-15Seed· $33M
Leadership Team
Faraj Aalaei
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ehsan Kamalinejad
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent News
2026-01-22
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