--- title: 'HPC SoC Timing Design Engineer/Leader at Hop' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/hpc-soc-timing-design-engineer-leader-hop-japan-fzxfhke4zj5h' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # HPC SoC Timing Design Engineer/Leader at Hop - **Company:** Hop - **Location:** Japan - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-07-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hophr/2b708535-0e9a-4775-b34b-6444b55ae1ae ## Job description We're hiring an HPC SoC Timing Design Engineer/Leader for a global semiconductor company developing flagship automotive SoCs — large-scale chips integrating CPU, cache, memory, high-speed interfaces, AI, video, functional safety, and security — powering the intelligence and electrification of next-generation vehicles. ## About the role High-performance SoC products, also used in automobiles, are key components for realizing the electronic and high-performance capabilities of vehicles, exemplified by "CASE" (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric). With the increasing demand for improved functionality and performance, SoCs are becoming larger and more complex. Competition is intensifying with the entry of semiconductor vendors from non-automotive sectors, making cost competitiveness a challenge. From a timing design perspective, efficient development of large-scale, complex SoC products with short turnaround times is essential, and we are seeking engineers/leaders who can develop products innovatively. Furthermore, since design is carried out in collaboration with design centers in Vietnam and India (language: English), we are looking for engineers who can thrive globally. ## Responsibilities Design Engineer or Design Leader for SoC Timing Design (STA, SDC, Synthesis). Timing design (static timing analysis, timing constraint analysis, logic synthesis technology development, product application). - Static timing analysis: Timing design using commercially available STA tools. - Timing constraint analysis: Validation of timing constraints using commercially available STA tools and in-house developed tools. - Logic synthesis: Logic synthesis using commercially available logic synthesis tools. ★In all cases of static timing analysis, timing constraint analysis, and logic synthesis, they collaborate with overseas offices. Job Satisfaction In Physical Design roles, managers are deeply involved in the actual design process, driving product development and improving the development flow. Working closely with the design team, you will play a crucial role in finalizing LSI product designs. They utilize the cutting-edge 3nm process node for automotive applications, and they pride themselves on offering top-level challenges and rewards in digital backend design. Furthermore, their collaboration with overseas EDA vendors and design centers allows you to participate in their work as part of a global organization. Desired Candidate Profile - Those who have the attitude to face difficulties head-on. - People with strong leadership skills. - Someone who can see the big picture. - Those with strong solution proposal skills. - Those who are comfortable using English in their work. ## Qualifications ## 【MUST】 - Over 5 years of experience in digital LSI design (including over 3 years of experience in timing design (static timing analysis, timing constraint analysis)). - Either English or Japanese at a business level (the other at a conversational level). ## 【WANT】 - Understanding hardware description languages ​​(e.g., Verilog-HDL) - ## Experience using English in a professional setting - Management experience - Those interested in management in the future Additional Information *Details regarding the scope of changes to the work location and the scope of duties to be performed will be provided during the selection process. - Location: Kodaira, Japan ## About Hop ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Hop (HopHR) is a recruitment platform that connects U.S. companies with pre-vetted AI, machine learning, and data science talent from Latin America. - **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped) - **Headquarters**: Walnut Creek, California, United States - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Nazli Nadem and Arash Sohrabian ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Staffing and Recruiting (specialized in AI/ML and data science talent) - **Target customers**: B2B – startups to Fortune 500 companies seeking technical talent, especially in AI, machine learning, and data engineering - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Break geographic barriers, giving global talent access to high-paying, future-focused roles” and promote diversity in tech hiring. ## Products & Services - **Recruitment Platform**: AI-driven matching and vetting platform that evaluates candidates using proprietary technology; only top 1 in 500 talents are selected. - **Direct Hire**: Full-time placement of pre-vetted engineers (AI/ML, data science, full-stack, MLOps, etc.) with a 16-day selection process. - **Contract-to-Hire**: Trial period engagements before committing to a full-time offer. - **Team Augmentation**: On-demand scaling of engineering capacity with LATAM-based talent working in U.S. time zones. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Headcount of 16 employees (+12.5% YoY); talent pool of over 100,000 data science and AI professionals worldwide (including 35,000+ women in tech) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No disclosed investors; trusted by startups and Fortune 500 companies; featured in Forbes. - **Growth Signals**: 80% client return rate; LinkedIn followers growing +10.5% yearly; expanding marketing team (hiring Marketing Manager as of Sep 2024). ## Competitive Advantages - **LATAM Focus**: Timezone-aligned talent (mostly Latin America) enabling real-time collaboration at lower cost compared to U.S.-based hires. - **Rigorous Vetting**: Proprietary 16-day evaluation covering technical skills, communication, and cultural fit; only top 1 in 500 candidates pass. - **Diversity Commitment**: Actively promotes hiring of women and underrepresented groups in tech; over 35,000 women in their talent pool. - **AI-Powered Matching**: Uses machine learning algorithms and a human-segmented database to surface the best candidates quickly. ## Strategic Focus - **Geographic Expansion**: Continue breaking barriers by connecting LATAM talent with U.S. companies, with a goal to uplift communities. - **AI Talent Specialization**: Deepening expertise in generative AI, LLMs, and MLOps to meet growing demand. - **Scalability**: Offering flexible engagement models (direct hire, contract-to-hire, augmentation) to adapt to client needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated 4.2/5.0 on employer reviews (Culture: 4.3, Career: 4.3, Compensation: 3.8). Described as “zestful,” encouraging bold initiatives and diversity. - **Work Mode**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. - **Notable Perks**: Focus on professional growth; access to top mentors and training on ethics, work culture, and self-mastery. - **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on using AI tools to enhance recruitment, with a tech-forward approach and a small, distributed team (16 people across 6 countries). ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn – Hop](https://linkedin.com/company/hophr) 2. [HopHR About Page](https://hophr.com/about) 3. [HopHR Services Page](https://hophr.com/services) 4. [Built In – HopHR Careers](https://builtin.com/company/hophr) 5. 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