Rust SW-Silicon Co-verification Engineer

What MatX Is BuildingMatX is seeking engineers with strong Rust skills to join our team as we create best-in-class silicon for high-performance and sustainable GenAI. You will write Rust tests that verify our software models and hardware design behave identically and match the specification.Your tests and tooling will exercise the chip's software model and hardware design side by side, catching mismatches before they become silicon bugs. If you've ever wished your knack for writing correct, thorough Rust could be applied to something where correctness has million-dollar consequences, this is the role for you. You do not need prior hardware or verification experience to apply — if you know Rust, we will teach you the hardware side.What You'll Do HereWrite Rust tests that verify our software models and hardware design agree with each other and with the specificationBuild test infrastructure in Rust that makes it easy to add new tests and run them at scaleDevelop and maintain harnesses that connect your tests to our hardwareWrite tests that systematically explore corner cases and rare event sequences — both targeted tests and tests that use randomization to find surprisesWork with architects and design engineers to turn specifications into concrete, testable propertiesWho You AreProficient in production Rust — you've shipped real systems. You're comfortable with ownership, traits, generics with bounds, and enums as sum types. You understand why Result is better than exceptions and what the borrow checker is actually protecting you fromStrong engineering fundamentals — you write clean, well-tested, well-documented code and are comfortable with build systems, version control, and CI workflowsComfortable with low-level systems concepts: memory layout, concurrency, bit manipulationGenuinely interested in hardware and willing to ramp quickly on chip verificationThis is a hybrid role that will require you to work from our Mountain View, CA office 3 days a week on Tuesday through ThursdayBonus Points If You HaveExperience with hardware in any capacity — FPGA projects, embedded systems, robotics, or prior roles touching hardware engineeringExperience with foreign function interfaces — Rust FFI is ideal, but any experience crossing language boundaries is valuableExperience with Bluespec (BH or BSV)Formal methods, model checking, or property-based testing (e.g., proptest, Kani)Understanding of computer architecture: pipelines, caches, memory hierarchies, on-chip interconnectsCompensationThe US base salary for this full-time position is determined based on a variety of factors including role, experience, location, job-related skills, and relevant education and training. Career length is only a guideline for compensation.Early Career - $160,000 - $275,000 + equityMid Career - $175,000 - $400,000 + equitySenior Career - $250,000 - $600,000 + equityWhat We OfferTime off: 4 weeks PTO (accrued) + 12 company Holidays + up to 3 weeks remote workHealth: Company-subsidized Medical (Kaiser or Anthem) for employees & dependents, Guardian Dental and Vision insurances for employee & dependents, and life insurance (employee only), plus HSA and FSA offerings via Lively. Financial Wellbeing: Choose from Roth IRA/ 401K (or both) retirement plans with up to 5% company contribution to 401K (even if you don't contribute). Also, 100% company-paid life insurance (up to $300K) and long-term disability insurances.Professional Development: $1500 Professional Development Budget (per year)Team Meals: MatX provides onsite team lunch & dinner Monday - Friday, with your choice of ordering via WeBox, Specialty’s or via our reimbursement systemCommute on Us: Commute on our company Uber account, or reimburse your train rides. Either way, we pay 100% for your daily commute.MatX E[x]tras: $50/mo to use on the perk you value mostCell & Internet Reimbursement: $35/mo for cellular and $40/mo for wifiMental Wellbeing: 100% paid mental health benefit via SpringHealth and Guardian EAP.Support to Parents: Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave regardless of path to parenthood, 10 weeks pregnancy disability leave, flexible return-to-work hours, and Benepass reproductive health & parental benefit.AI Resources: Up to $20K/month plus a dedicated internal AI Tooling Team to support your productivityAs part of our dedication to the diversity of our team and our focus on creating an inviting and inclusive work experience, MatX is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and work from our offices in Mountain View Tuesdays-Thursdays.This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. This offer of employment is contingent upon the applicant's capacity to perform job functions in compliance with U.S. export control laws without obtaining a license from U.S. export control authorities.MatX does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or People team and any resumes submitted are deemed to be the property of MatX.LocationMountain View (HQ)Employment TypeFull timeLocation TypeHybridDepartmentHardware