Staff Software Engineer – Developer Tooling

Cognichip

Full-time Other-General
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Location
toronto, on, Canada
Posted
May 29, 2026

Job Description

Job Title Staff Software Engineer – Developer Tooling

Job Description At Cognichip, we are building the next‑generation IDE to empower semiconductor design engineers with a 10x productivity boost through AI‑native workflows and seamless integration with high‑performance simulation engines.

We are seeking an experienced software engineer with expertise in desktop application development (especially Electron/VS Code extensions) to join our IDE team. Unlike traditional web roles, this position focuses on developing and extending a VS Code–based IDE, creating deep integrations with AI, collaborative editing features, and advanced visualizations tailored for semiconductor design workflows.

Core Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain VS Code extensions and Electron‑based IDE features for the Cognichip platform.

Develop advanced IDE features such as AI‑assisted coding, linting, collaborative editing, syntax highlighting, and domain‑specif...