Staff AI Software Engineer (H/F)

About Arteris

Arteris connects innovation.

Our technology helps the world’s most visionary companies 0 from startups to Fortune 500 leaders - build smarter, faster semiconductors, specifically SoCs and chiplets. From the car you drive to the AI in the cloud, Arteris connects the innovative tech that shapes tomorrow.

Your role as a Staff AI Software Engineer at Arteris

Join our innovative team and help shape the future of semiconductor technology and AI-driven design automation. In this role, you will contribute to the development of advanced AI-powered software solutions for SoC design, optimization, and automation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive impact across cutting-edge products and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI/ML-driven features for EDA and SoC design automation tools
• Develop scalable software frameworks for optimization, simulation, and data-driven decision-making
• Apply advanced algorithms (graph-based, optimization, constraint solving) to complex SoC problems
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and application teams to integrate AI into product workflows
• Lead architectural decisions and contribute hands-on to high-quality, production-grade code
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices in software engineering and AI development

What You Bring

• Strong experience in software development for complex systems, preferably in EDA or semiconductor domains
• Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
• Expertise in C++, Python, or similar programming languages, with experience in scripting languages
• Experience with AI/ML techniques, optimization methods, or data-driven workflows
• Understanding of SoC architecture, digital design flow, or hardware/software co-design
• Proven ability to design scalable software architectures and deliver production-quality solutions
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience applying AI/ML to EDA, chip design, or system optimization workflows
• Knowledge of graph algorithms, pathfinding, or multi-objective optimization
• Familiarity with client-server architectures, cloud environments, or large-scale distributed systems
• Experience with semiconductor IP, interconnects, or NoC technologies
• Exposure to modern AI frameworks or agent-based systems

Education Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Estimated Base Salary

$55 000 to $75 000 annually. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions.

About Arteris

Arteris is a global leader in system IP used in semiconductors to accelerate the creation of high-performance, power-efficient silicon. Arteris network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP and system-on-chip (SoC) integration automation software are used by the world's top semiconductor and technology companies to improve overall performance, engineering productivity, reduce risk, lower costs, and bring complex designs to market faster.

With over 300 team members headquartered in Silicon Valley and offices around the world, we work with startups and global tech leaders alike to build the next generation of electronic products. We believe in people, purpose, and impact. Join us and help shape what comes next