Senior RTL Engineer – CPU

Overview

In this Senior RTL Design Engineer role, you will help develop next-generation CPU cores within a global semiconductor leader. You will participate across the full design lifecycle, collaborating with architects and engineers to tackle technically demanding processor projects. The role focuses on delivering high-performance, power-efficient CPU IP that enables AI, data centers, automotive, and embedded applications. This is a hands-on opportunity to shape cutting-edge compute technology and advance your expertise in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus
• company share options/equity
• comprehensive benefits package
• relocation support
• visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CPU core RTL across the full development lifecycle
• Collaborate with architects and design engineers on high-impact processor projects
• Contribute to validation, verification, and test improvements for RTL designs
• Provide robust, high-quality RTL implementations with attention to detail
• Participate in architecture and microarchitecture discussions to optimize performance
• Support integration and bring-up in broader SoC contexts

Key requirements

• 3+ years' experience in RTL design
• Academic or commercial experience in CPU RTL design
• Strong RTL design skills using Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
• Software engineering background with C/C++, Python
• Experience with compiler infrastructures and DSLs
• Test-driven development and writing adaptive unit tests

• attention to detail
• collaborative mindset
• ownership and accountability
• Verilog
• SystemVerilog
• VHDL

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