General Summary:
About the Role
We’re looking for an AI Automation Engineer for HW Teams with strong Python development skills, experience in hardware verification, and familiarity with LLM agentic systems. This role supports GPU HW teams by building scalable, automated simulation environments and infrastructure tools. You’ll work closely with DV engineers, CAD teams, and IT to streamline verification workflows, improve simulation efficiency, and develop automation solutions that enhance engineering productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure for large-scale GPU simulation and hardware verification.
Build automation tools and intelligent agents using Python and LLM-based systems to support DV workflows.
Collaborate with CAD, IT, and Compute teams to optimize simulation performance and resource usage.
Support DV engineers with training, troubleshooting, and infrastructure improvements.
Monitor and enhance simulation environments for reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
Required Skills & Experience
Knowledge in ASIC Design Verification, CAD support, or hardware verification roles.
Strong programming skills in Python (object-oriented design, scripting, automation).
Experience with LLM agentic systems (e.g., LangChain, AutoGen, or similar frameworks).
Familiarity with IBM LSF , Synopsys VCS , Cadence Incisive , or Mentor Questa .
Solid understanding of hardware verification processes and simulation workflows.
Great communicator and ability to collaborate with multiple teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with hardware verification environments and System Verilog
Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins , Apache Airflow , or FlowTracer .
Knowledge of IT infrastructure for simulation (disk, memory, compute resource planning).
Exposure to SoC verification methodologies and large-scale simulation environments.
Where you will be working
Cork has a proud reputation as Ireland's second largest economic engine and is now one of the Top 20 location choices in Europe with 39,000 people being employed by over 170 overseas companies.
There's a growing diversity in the region with people from many nationalities relocating to Cork, relishing the opportunity to work and live in a location that offers an excellent quality of life.
A gateway to Europe, Cork airport provides access to almost 50 international destinations including transatlantic air routes.
Equal Opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected classification.
What's on Offer
Apart from working in an open, relaxed and collaborative space, you will enjoy:
Salary, stock and performance related bonus
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee stock purchase scheme
Matching pension scheme
Education Assistance
Relocation and immigration support (if needed)
Life, Medical, Income and Travel Insurance
Subsidised memberships for physical and mental well-being
Bicycle purchase scheme
Employee run clubs, including, running, football, chess, badminton + many more
Minimum Qualifications:
*References to a particular number of years experience are for indicative purposes only. Applications from candidates with equivalent experience will be considered, provided that the candidate can demonstrate an ability to fulfill the principal duties of the role and possesses the required competencies.
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