Principal Engineer, Physical Design Verification

Company: Butterfly Network
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Principal Engineer, Physical Design Verification Company Description At Butterfly Network, we're leading a digital revolution in medical imaging, transforming an industry that has long relied on bulky, analog systems. With our proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ technology, we're democratizing healthcare by shifting ultrasound from the expensive, stationary systems of the past to the connected, mobile, and software-enabled platforms of today. In 2018, we launched the world's first handheld, whole-body ultrasound, Butterfly iQ – followed by iQ in 2020 and iQ3 in 2024, each more powerful than the last. Our innovation doesn't stop at hardware. Butterfly combines our advanced device with intelligent software, AI, services, and education to drive adoption of affordable, accessible imaging. Our technology is proving to help clinicians, clinics, and hospitals enhance care, cut costs, and expand imaging access. We've been recognized by Prix Galien USA, Fierce 50, TIME's Best Inventions, Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, among other awards. We're a team of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators ready to shape the future of medical imaging. Let's build something extraordinary together! Job Description Qualifications Baseline skills/experiences/attributes: BS/MS/PhD in EE/CE or equivalent practical tapeout experience. 8–12 years (typical Principal level) in physical verification (PV) signoff for digital SoCs/ASICs with multiple successful tapeouts. Strong hands-on expertise in DRC/LVS/DFM closure, including hierarchical LVS debugging, connectivity issues (opens/shorts), and waiver governance. Proven ability to drive signoff end-to-end: methodology definition, closure execution, and tapeout release gating/documentation. Proficiency with major PV tool stacks (e.g., Calibre-class flows) and strong understanding of PDK/rule deck intent and rule-debug workflow. Solid understanding of how physical implementation choices (P& R/CTS/routing/ECOs) impact PV outcomes, schedule risk, and manufacturability. Strong scripting/automation skills (Python/Tcl/shell) for reproducible flows, regression scaling, and metrics/dashboards. Demonstrated cross-functional execution with PD/STA/power/IP owners to drive closure and make pragmatic signoff tradeoffs. Experience supporting block-to-top signoff integration and ensuring third-party IP meets tapeout-quality acceptance criteria. Ideally, you also have these skills/experiences/attributes (but it's ok if you don't!): Advanced node experience (28nm or smaller) and associated DFM complexity. Experience in regulated / high-reliability products where traceability and signoff rigor are critical. Familiarity with reliability/power integrity signoff concepts (EM/IR fundamentals) and coordination across signoff streams. Experience interfacing with foundry/PDK vendors on rule updates, interpretations, and signoff collateral alignment. Values Innovation is what we do. Our values are how we make it happen. Butterflies are and believe in… Patient-Centric Innovators: Our mission is THE mission. Empowered to Impact: Every voice matters. One Team, One Goal: Unity fuels progress. Growth Champions: We embrace challenges. Action-Oriented Achievers: We follow through, every time. Location Butterfly offers a hybrid work model for most positions, with team members spending two or more days a week in the office. While flexibility is key, we value in-person connections that spark creativity and teamwork. Our offices are designed for collaboration, with comfortable workspaces, stocked kitchens, and opportunities to connect with peers. This is a hybrid position and will be based out of our office in either the Greater SF Bay Area or Burlington, MA. Benefits and Perks Comprehensive health insurance, encompassing dental and vision coverage, is provided to all our employees. As a health-tech company, we prioritize the well-being of our teams. We also contribute to Health Savings Account (HSA) accounts for all enrolled employees on an annual basis. Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program - we provide access to tools and resources to support your emotional health and day-to-day needs. 401k plan and match - we facilitate your retirement goals. Eligible employees will have the opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Unlimited Paid Time Off 10 Holiday Days a Year - recharge and come back ready to make an impact Parental Leave - we aim to provide our employees with time to bond with their growing family, along with additional support for primary caregivers to help transition back to work Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholder The opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives! Compensation Our estimated salary for this role located in Burlington, MA is $200,000 along with bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Compensation is determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market demand. Our estimated salary for this role located in the SF Bay Area is $240,000 along with bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Compensation is determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and market demand. For this role, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status. Butterfly Network does not accept agency resumes. Butterfly Network is an E-Verify Company. Butterfly Network is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, traits associated with race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or Veteran status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Butterfly requires security adherence responsibilities from all employees. These include: adhering to all company security policies and procedures, utilizing provided company assets securely, and completing all required security awareness training programs. Safeguarding company data and systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. Immediately reporting any suspected or actual security incidents, including phishing attempts, malware infections, or unauthorized access, following the established incident response procedure KG-LI

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