CPU RTL Design Engineer — High-Performance Microarchitecture

European Tech Recruit; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global semiconductor company is seeking a CPU RTL Design Engineer to work onsite in Cambridge. The role involves collaborating with chip architects, engaging in performance exploration, and taking ownership of RTL development. Ideal candidates should have solid knowledge of microprocessor architecture, experience in Verilog or VHDL, and understanding of technical design principles. This position offers a crucial opportunity to influence microarchitecture decisions and contribute to high-performance, low-power processor designs.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of microprocessor architecture covering various aspects.
• Hands-on experience with Verilog, VHDL, and debugging tools.
• Understanding of design principles, timing, and power implications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with CPU modelling teams for performance exploration.
• Develop microarchitecture and detailed specifications.
• Own RTL development and refinement to meet design goals.
• Support verification teams to execute verification strategies.
• Work with cross-functional teams on design considerations.

Skills

Microprocessor architecture knowledge

Experience with Verilog or VHDL

Experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools

Understanding of logic design principles

Knowledge of low power microarchitecture techniques

Scripting languages (Python, Perl)

Job description

A global semiconductor company is seeking a CPU RTL Design Engineer to work onsite in Cambridge. The role involves collaborating with chip architects, engaging in performance exploration, and taking ownership of RTL development. Ideal candidates should have solid knowledge of microprocessor architecture, experience in Verilog or VHDL, and understanding of technical design principles. This position offers a crucial opportunity to influence microarchitecture decisions and contribute to high-performance, low-power processor designs.