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 software 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 software 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
Design and implement core components of our AI-powered engineering systems
Develop and optimize systems for large-scale data processing and machine learning
Collaborate with domain experts to incorporate specialized knowledge into AI systems
Contribute to the architecture and development of our LLM-based applications and agentic systems
Implement and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient code
Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, software engineering, and relevant domain areas
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
Strong proficiency in Python and/or C++
Proficiency in full-stack web development
4+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on AI/ML applications
Experience building LLM applications and agentic LLM systems, including:
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Agent orchestration
Advanced reasoning techniques
Quantifying performance with evals
Dataset curation
Strong intuition about computer architecture to quickly understand chip design and verification tasks
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and distributed systems
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication abilities and experience working in cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Background or experience with Electrical or Computer Engineering
Familiarity with chip design and verification processes
Experience with high-performance computing and optimization
What We Offer
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!
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